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In case of an aircraft fire, keep your
temperatures low until you can safely land!
Aircraft Extras, Inc. has negotiated with
Contego to offer the homebuilder, Contego Fire Protection for Experimental
Aircraft in quart and gallon sizes!
DESCRIPTION
Contego - is a
heavy-bodied, Passive Fire Barrier, single-part latex designed for use on
various construction materials such as Wood, Aluminum, ,Steel, Stainless Steel, and many other
materials. It has been proven very effective in homes for preventing the
spread of fire, and now it is being used for aircraft.
AREAS of PROTECTION
Firewall
Under the instrument panel
or anywhere fire may break out
METHOD
When activated by heat or
flame, a dense carbon char is formed separating and shielding the substrate from
heat while off gassing displaces oxygen from the treated surface; thus
eliminating two of the three components needed for combustion.
HOW TO USE
Simply prepare the surface of the firewall or
etc. just like you would before you paint anything. Clean the surface.
If the surface is smooth, etch it so paint will adhere to it. Spray the
Contego on. Paint until you get approximately a 21mil thickness (0.021
inch). Let dry.
FEATURES
Protects
from heat and fire
Smooth,
thin, decorative finish
All
components are non-toxic latex
Economically priced
Fast curing
times
Easy repair
Fast drying
May be
sprayed, brushed, or rolled
Water clean
up
SPECIFICATIONS
Color: White
VOC(Less
Water): 24.4 Grams/Litre
Weight/US
Gallon: 10.25 lbs
Hazardous
Ingredient: N/A
WHMIS
Class: Not Controlled
Flammability: Not Flammable
Weight
Solids: 56.2 %
Volume
Solids: 43.7 %
Specific Gravity: 1.29
HEAT TESTS on ALUMINUM
The numbers tell the story!
Click the graph for a larger view
Contego’s Aluminum Sheet Fire Test Procedure for the above graphs
Test Panel
14"x14"x1/8"
aluminum sheet
Thermal
Couples
Thermal Couples (TC)
2,3 and 4 firmly fixed to cool side of aluminum panel in centered 6" circle to
measure temperature of panel. TC 6 suspended on heat side of panel, tight to
panel, directly in front of heat source to measure heat applied to surface of
panel.
Heat Source
250,000 BTU propane
flame applied directly to surface of panel.
Treated
Panel
One coat of red
oxide primer followed by three spray coats of Contego intumescent latex paint,
approximate coating thickness of 21mil.
Results
Untreated (bare)
panel was completely destroyed in under 18 minutes with gradual
temperature increase as noted in graph.
Treated panel had heat applied as noted in graph under identical setup as
untreated panel. Test was conducted for 2 hrs and 15 minutes at which point it
was discontinued. The panel temperature never reached 400 ° F as noted in
graph.
MORE INFO:
Contego MSDS Sheet
Contego APPLICATION & HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
View
the FOAM BURN TEST VIDEO (56K Modem Dial-up)
View
the FOAM BURN TEST VIDEO (DSL or High Speed Link)
FAQ
1.) Does
Contego come in other colors?
It can be tinted by the end
user up to 10%, which gives a pastel color at most (the product has a lot of
TiO2 in it) - more relevant, it can be top coated with whatever you like.
3.) What
paints can you use over Contego?
If so, does this compromise
the fire barrier? Use anything without compromise - an acrylic latex is
technically the best. The only no-no is alphetic polyureas, but it's highly
unlikely that anyone will try that.
3.) Does painting over
Contego compromise the fire barrier?
Use anything without
compromise - an acrylic latex is technically the best.
4.) Do you
recommend painting Contego on both sides of the firewall?
You only apply Contego facing
the area where there is a risk of fire. You apply Contego to the engine side of
the firewall. An engine fire burning toward the cockpit is a large risk to
the occupants of the cockpit.
CONTEGO Fire Protection - One Quart
$24.95
CONTEGO Fire Protection - One Gallon
$73.95
CONTEGO Fire Protection - Five Gallon
$345.95
HOW TO PAY?
Shipping prices vary greatly for this
shipping weight. Please e-mail us and we will estimate a shipping price
for you. We will then send you a PayPal invoice that you can pay. If
you want to pay by check, you may do that as well. (Ohio Residents will pay
7.5%
tax.)
CONGEGO can also be used for buildings and
other applications as well.
LARGER quantities are available at a special
price.
PLEASE e-mail or call for quantity pricing.
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