Foster® Fire Resistive Lagging Adhesive And Coating 81-42

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Foster® Fire Resistive Lagging Adhesive And Coating 81-42 is a quick-setting water-based adhesive and coating for indoor use. It's ideal for adhering canvas, glass cloth, or other lagging materials over pipe and duct insulation. Additionally, it is suitable for attaching woven glass fiber tape to the joints of hard fibrous glass insulation boards. This product is designed for marine and industrial applications and can be top-coated with solvent-based paints if needed.

Chemical Family: Polyvinyl Acetates (PVA)

Product Type: Waterborne Adhesive, Waterborne Coating

Application Method: Brush, Dip Coating, Spray

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Canvas, Fibers & Fabrics, Glass Cloth, Woven Fabric

Features: Fire-Resistant, Water-based

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Highlights
  • Fire Resistive Lagging Adhesive and Coating when applied to the longitudinal and butt laps of lagging fabrics provides strong adhesion to hold the lagging in place.
  • An application of a coat of Fire Resistive Lagging Adhesive provides resistance to fire, water, vermin, oil and grease.
  • Fire Resistive Lagging Adhesive and Coating 81- 42 contains no asbestos, lead, mercury, or mercury compounds.
  • It is formulated without halogenated (chlorinated) raw materials.
  • Fire Resistive Lagging Adhesive and Coating 81- 42 is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard under 164.012.

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Preparation and Application Information

Material Preparation

  • Do Not Thin. 
  • Apply only to clean, dry surfaces.
  • Keep container closed when not in use.

Application

  • Apply a tack coat of Fire Resistive Lagging Adhesive and Coating at 75 to 80 sq. ft./gal. (1.8 - 2.0 m2 /l).
  • Immediately imbed the selected lagging fabric into the wet adhesive.
  • Smooth to avoid wrinkles and overlap seams by at least 2 inches (5 cm).
  • Immediately apply a sizing coat of Fire Resistive Lagging Adhesive and Coating at 75 to 80 sq. ft./gal. (1.8 - 2.0 m2 /l).

Top Coating 

  • If 81-42 is to be top coated with anything other than an alkyd enamel conforming to DOD-E-24607 as specified in Mil-A-3316C, the user must confirm by his own tests that the products are compatible and that the final results are satisfactory.

Brush 

  • Use clean paintbrushes. Apply full coat in uniform thickness.

Dip 

  • On long runs or large surface areas, lagging fabric may be dipped to achieve greater speed and labor economy.
  • Dipped lagging cloths and tapes must be applied to the insulation while lagging adhesive is still wet.

Spray 

  • Fire Resistive Lagging Adhesive and Coating may be spray applied using conventional air atomized or airless spray equipment.
  • For spray equipment information, please consult Airless Spray Recommendations or contact your spray equipment supplier.
  • Average viscosity range: 30,000 - 40,000 cps.

Clean-Up 

  • Use fresh water to clean brushes and equipment before product dries.
  • Dry product may be removed with hot soapy water or strong solvent such as chlorinated solvent (non-flammable) or mineral spirits (flammable).

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Weight / U.S. Gallon9.5lbs.ASTM D1475
Average Non-Volatile (by Volume)29.0% ASTM D2369
Average Non-Volatile (by Weight)38.0% ASTM D2369
Coverage Range1.33 - 1.25gal./100 sq. ft-
Drying Time (Set to Touch)7.0Hours-
Drying Time (Dry Through)24.0Hours-
Bonding Time Range2 - 10Minutes-
Wet Flammability100.0°C-
Application Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Service Temperature Range-46 to 82°C-
Flame Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flame Spread ¹10ASTM E84
Smoke Developed ¹5ASTM E84
Note

¹ - Tested at coverage rate of 40 sq. ft./gal. Applied to 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) inorganic reinforced cement board. The flame spread may vary at different product thicknesses and/or when applied over other surfaces.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Quality Standards

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
6 months
Handling Conditions
  • Store and apply between 4°C and 38°C, protect from freezing until dry.
  • Always test foil and paper facings for acceptable adhesion before using.
  • Always test plastic foam insulation for warpage when using a water-based adhesive.
  • Water-based products may corrode carbon steel spray equipment.
  • Corrosion resistant pumps and fittings are suggested.