Iris Char 17 Topcoat – 1L

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CHAR 17 is a high-performance, waterborne clear intumescent coating designed to provide fast-acting fire protection for wood and other combustible materials. Activating at low temperatures, CHAR 17 forms a uniform, insulating char layer that helps slow the spread of flames, smoke, and heat during a fire. Its transparent finish ensures the natural appearance of wood and decorative surfaces is preserved.

Ideal for use in architectural and decorative applications where appearance matters, CHAR 17 offers Euroclass B-s1-d0 fire performance rating.

For optimal results, apply with a fine or short-pile roller at 50ml/m² (20m² per litre). To ensure durability and moisture resistance, finish with CHAR 17 Finish on the same day. Delaying the topcoat may compromise the final result due to humidity exposure.

CHAR 17 must be protected with CHAR 17 Finish on the same day as initial application. Any delay to topcoat application will risk humidity affecting the final finish. For best results apply with a fine or short pile roller at 50ml per 1m2 or 20m2 per Litre.

Certification:

CHAR 17 is achieves a reaction to fire rating; Euroclass B-s1-d0.

Available certificates and test reports are in accordance with European fire standards. Reaction to fire test according to EN 13501-1. Classification tests are performed according to EN ISO 11925-2 and EN 13823 on wood particleboard rated according to EN 312-2.

Test report:

Therefore, according to EN 13823 paragraph 5.2 results apply to all types of wood and wood-based substrates and also on all flammable substrates rated A2 or better. This performance is achieved with 300 g/m2 active layer. A number of recent cone calorimeter tests have shown excellent fireproofing performance of several polymers including HIPS, unsaturated polyesters, epoxies and others.

 

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