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Nelson Cable Coating, FSC

FSC Cable Coating

Brand: Nelson
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Nelson Firestop Fire Protective Cable Coating (FSC) is water based, intumescent, fire protective coating designed to enhance the fire resistance of electrical power, communications and control cables. 

It is commonly applied to continuous cable runs to prevent the propagation of fire. It is designed for labor saving spray applications on cables.
Features
  • No cable de-rating.
  • Water based, off white, acrylic latex means easy clean-up.
  • Ii is intumescent.
  • Elastomeric (flexible cure).
  • It is paintable.
  • Do not dilute.
  • It is water resistant.
  • It is dry to the touch, in 2 hours, and is completely dry within 24 to 48 hours.
  • Supplied in a 19 liter (5 gallon) pail that is 0.75 cubic meters (1155 cubic inches), 4.49 kg (9.9 lb).
  • The coating should be applied to a 1/8" wet thickness, which will dry to a 1/16" thick film. For optimal performance, the surfaces should be clean and free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, loose material, rust or other substances.
  • When applying the coating via a spray method, it is best to use an airless spray unit, with the specifications found in the product data sheet.

Specifications

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Application Temperature

  • +4° to +44° C (+40° to +110° F)

Coverage

  • 0.34 Square metres Per Liter (14 Square feet Per Gallon)

Intumescent Expansion

  • 600%

NEC/CEC Certifications & Compliances

  • ASTM E-84, Flame Spread, Smoke Developed. ASTM E-162, Specific Flammability of Materials Using A Radiant Heat Energy Source. IEEE 383, Vertical Flame Spread on Grouped Cables

Storage & Handling

  • It Should be Stored at Temperatures between +2° C & +49° C (+35° F & +120° F). It Should be Protected from Freezing. Its Expected Shelf Life is One Year from the Date of Shipment

Test Compliance

  • Factory Mutual Approved Fire Protective Coatings for Grouped Electrical Cables. for Specific Test Criteria, Refer to the FM Approval Guide

Viscosity

  • 60 M Cps Max.
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