Foster® Sealfas® Coating 30-36AF

• Sealfas® Coating 30-36AF provides a protective finish for insulation on air conditioning ducts and cold water piping when applied with canvas, glass cloth or 10x10 glass mesh embedded between two coats.
• For un-faced insulation or for exterior applications when relative humidity exceeds 75% for continuous periods, a fungus-resistant vapor barrier such as Foster 30-80AF or 60-95 is suggested.
• Sealfas® Coating 30-36AF offers the same proven qualities of standard Foster Sealfas® Coating 30-36 with the added benefit of excellent fungus resistance.
• It meets the performance requirements of MIL-A-3316C, Class 1, Grade A.
• Sealfas® Coating 30-36AF meets NFPA 90A and 90B 25/50 requirements and is compatible with polystyrene and polyurethane foam insulations.
• Sealfas® Coating 30-36AF meets the requirements of:
  • MAS Certified Green®
  • California Dept. of Public Health Standard Method v1.2
  • VOC Emissions and Content requirements to contribute to LEED v4 EQ Credit: Low Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings
  • Collaborative for High Performance Schools EQ 7.1

Preparation

• Do not thin.
• Apply only to clean, dry, oil-free surfaces. Keep container closed when not in use.

Application

• Apply a tack coat of Foster® 30-36AF at 60 – 70 sq. ft. per gal. (1.5 – 1.7 m2 /l).
• Immediately embed the selected lagging fabric into the wet coating. Smooth to avoid wrinkles and overlap seams by at least 2 inches (5 cm).
• Immediately apply a finish coat at 60 – 70 sq. ft. per gal. (1.5 – 1.7 m2 /l). The dry film thickness of this application will vary with the fabric selected.
• For air conditioning ducts, increase the coverage rate to 40 – 50 sq. ft. per gal. (1.0 – 1.2 m2 /l) for each coat.

Brush

• Use clean paint brushes (suitable for water-based paints).
• Apply with full brush and spread out evenly.

Spray

• Foster® 30-36AF may be airless spray applied.
• For spray equipment information please consult Airless Spray Recommendations or contact your airless spray equipment supplier.
• Average viscosity range: 55,000 – 75,000 cps.
• Corrosion resistant pumps and fittings are suggested.

Top coating

• If Foster® 30-36AF 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/her own tests that the products are compatible and that the final results are satisfactory.

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

• Store and apply between 40°F (4°C) and 100°F (38°C), protect from freezing until dry.
• Always test foil and paper facings for acceptable adhesion before using.
• This product does not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs or other disease organisms.
• It does not take the place of normal cleaning and disinfecting procedures.