RapidCure

Fireproofing Products

Aqua Flame WB
RapidCure Cable Fireproofing WB

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SURFACE PREPARATION

High build, water based acrylic Solvent cleaning as per SSPC SP1. Surface shall be free from oil,
intumescent coating suitable for up to 2 grease, dust, dirt and any such visible contamination.
Technology
hours fire protection of bunched and
single electrical cables APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Appearance Semi-Liquid coating in standard colour Aqua Flame WB is applicable using brush and airless spray.
Components Single component
Mix Ratio by Use clean water as a cleaner. Aqua Flame WB does not need
N/A
Volume (A:B) thinning.
Cure Coalescence cure
Solids 45±2% by volume Airless Spray Guidelines:
Finish Matt - Recommended tip: 0.031 – 0.035 inch Reversible
Pot Life N/A - Fan Angle: Choose appropriately as per dimension of the
Thickness range depends on number of substrate to be coated
cores, sheathing/insulation and singularity - Pump Ratio: Minimum 45:1 GRACO
Typical Thickness - Remove line filters before application
of the cable. Typical thickness range is 3 –
5 mm.
Theoretical 3.0 kg/m2 at 1.5mm thickness. Allow for PROPERTIES
Coverage practical losses. - Excellent adhesion to most electrical sheathing materials
Method of - Excellent water immersion and chemical resistance
Airless Spray, Brush - Good UV resistance
Application
Touch Dry 4 hours at 30° C - Produces char upon burning and further insulates the cable
- Does not affect the electrical rating of the cable to carry
Dry to Handle 6-8 hours at 30° C
current
Dry to Overcoat 6 hours at 30° C
- Water based, hence no VOC or hazards during application
and curing
Aqua Flame WB is a water based acrylic intumescent and flame-
retardant coating designed to work in hydrocarbon and cellulosic fire
COATING SYSTEMS
environments. Aqua Flame WB is applicable over long runs of singular
Please consult Sea Horse / AGEP before specifying coating system.
insulated electrical cables or bunched cables in a battery room,
transformer room or any such place where bunching may lead to fire
IDEAL AMBIENT CONDITIONS
hazard.
Air Temperature 5º – 50º C
Substrate Temperature As per cable rating
Aqua Flame WB does not need any surface preparation except Relative Humidity 50% Minimum
removal of oil, grease, dust, dirt and any such visual contamination 85% Maximum
from the surface of the cable. Steam cleaning as per SSPC SP1
proves sufficient for application of Aqua Flame WB. There are no
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
particular difficulties or requirement of high skill in application of Aqua
Available through AGEP India, their group companies and authorized
Flame WB as long as the entire cable run is coated completely and in
distributors. Standard pack sizes are 20KG, 50KG and 180KG.
turn insulated from fire.
Shelf Life: 1 Years from date of manufacturing when stored as
Aqua Flame WB is tested and certified for use with the following
recommended.
international standards.
Storage Recommendations: Do not expose to freezing conditions.
- IEC 60331-1:2018 Maintain circuit integrity when subjected
Optimum storage temperature is 25º - 35º C.
to fire and mechanical shocks
- IEC 60332-3-22: 2018 Vertical flame spread of vertically
LIMITED LIABILITY & WARRANTY
mounted bunched wires or cables – Cat A
The information in this data sheet is not intended to be exhaustive.
- ASTM D 2863 Oxygen Index of bunched or singular wire or
Any person using this product for any purpose other than that
cable subjected to fire
specifically recommended either in this data sheet or by authorized
representatives of AGEP does so at their own risk. All advice given or
TEST DATA
statement made about the product (whether in the data sheet or
IEC 60332-3-22:2018 otherwise) is correct to our knowledge, however, we have no control
Aqua Flame WB observed value
Flame spread not more on the quality and condition of the substrate being coated with this
is 1.3 meter
than 2.5 meter in vertical product and hence AGEP or their distributors do not assume any
Suitable for bunched cable Cat A
position liability arising out of misuse of this product. All safety precautions
IEC 60331-1:2018 Circuit No circuit breaker tripped during must be taken while handling of this product. Please refer to MSDS
breaker test the test of 60 minutes duration for more details.
ASTM D 2863 Oxygen
42.1%
Index
CONTACT
Cured Tensile Strength
4,250 psi AGEP India Private Limited
(ASTM D3039)
C-002, Grishma, Prakruti Park,
Elongation at Break Brahmand, Thane 400607
0.8%
(ASTM D3039) +917755907001 | technical@agep-international.com
Abrasion Resistance
45mg / 1000 cycles / 1 kg
(ASTM D4060)
Issue date: July 2019 | Version: 2.0
Cross-Cut Adhesion
4A
(ASTM D 3359 Method A)

- Please consult your AGEP sales representative for any technical clarifications or recommendations -