Description
24 Standard Colors. Custom Colors are available.
Andek Firegard®
Durable. Waterproof. Fire-Retardant. Code-Compliant.
Andek Firegard® is a high-performance, water-based intumescent coating engineered to provide superior fire protection and long-lasting durability. Designed for both interior and exterior applications, it forms a powerful ignition and thermal barrier while delivering exceptional waterproofing performance.
Available in 24 standard colors, with custom color matching upon request.
Advanced Intumescent Fire Protection
When exposed to heat or flame, Andek Firegard® expands to many times its original thickness, forming a dense insulating char layer. This thermal barrier helps:
- Prevent substrate auto-ignition
- Significantly reduce flame spread
- Minimize smoke development
- Limit structural damage
Tested and compliant with recognized fire standards including ASTM E84 (Class A), NFPA 255, and ESR-1172, Firegard® helps bring both new and existing structures into compliance with building and fire codes.
Performance Beyond Fire Protection
Firegard® is more than a fire-retardant coating. It also delivers:
- Exceptional durability in harsh outdoor environments
- Waterproofing protection with repeated wash resistance
- Vapor barrier performance
- Flexibility in extreme temperatures — remains tough in cold conditions and resists flow in high heat
- Fungicide protection against microbiological growth
- Low odor and minimal overspray bounce-back during application
- Rapid strength development after application
Water-based and non-toxic, Firegard® provides safe and reliable protection without compromising performance.
Coverage Rates
Standard Protection (One-Coat):
- 1 gallon per 100 sq. ft.
- 16 wet mils = 10 dry mils
Enhanced Protection (Two-Coat System):
- 120 sq. ft. per gallon per coat
- Total coverage: 60 sq. ft. per gallon
- 27 wet mils = 17 dry mils
Container sizes
1 gallon, 5 gallon, 55 gallon
Technology
Air drying, halogenated, aquaborne copolymer
ANDEK FIREGARD Test Reports
ANDEK FIREGARD Application Guidelines
Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of loose particles, oil, grease, or any contaminants that could interfere with proper adhesion.
Inspect the substrate carefully for damage or defects. Complete all necessary repairs prior to application.
Most non-porous, non-metallic surfaces do not require priming.
- Metal surfaces should be primed with POLAPRIME 21.
- Porous surfaces should be primed with POLAPRIME 2.
Ensure all primers are fully dry before applying ANDEK FIREGARD.
Application
ANDEK FIREGARD may be applied by brush, roller, or airless spray.
For standard applications, apply at a rate of approximately 1 gallon per 100 square feet (16 mils wet film thickness, yielding 10 mils dry).
Where enhanced protection is required, apply two coats at 120 square feet per gallon per coat. This results in a combined coverage of approximately 60 square feet per gallon (27 mils wet film thickness, yielding 17 mils dry).
Spray Application
Use a 30:1 airless pump with a 3/8″ short hose and a 33 tip size.
Clean-Up
Clean tools and equipment with water while the material is still wet. If the coating has dried, use an appropriate solvent for removal.
Safety Information
Read the product label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prior to use for important health and safety information.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
For additional information, contact the Andek Technical Department.
ANDEK FIREGARD Technical Data
| VOC | <10 gms/liter | |
| Moisture Vapor Transmission | 0.38 perms @ 10 mils dft | ASTM E-96 |
| Tensile Strength | 520 psi | ASTM D-412 |
| Elongation | 1000% @ 75°F | ASTM D-412 |
| Solids Content | 71% (B.W.); 60% (B.V.) | ASTM D-1044 |
| Shore ‘A’ Hardness | 52 | ASTM D-2240 |
| Thermal Barrier Properties |
15 minutes | UBC 26-2; ASTM E-119 |
| External Flame Resistance |
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| -On Class 4 on PUF |
Ext. SAA (Class 1) | BS 476 Part 3 |
| -On Asbestos Sheet |
Ext. SAA (Class 1) | BS 476 Part 3 |
| -On Polystyrene Foam |
Class 0 | BS 476 Part 6 |
| -On Class 4 Polyurethane Foam |
Class 1 | BS 476 Part 7 |
| -On Asbestos |
Class 1 | BS 476 Part 7 |
| Interior Flame Spread |
Index 5 | ASTM E-84 |
| Smoke Developed |
Index 30 | ASTM E-84 |
| Chemical Resistance |
Resists most common chemicals | |
| Mold Resistance |
Zero growth @ 1.7 x 10(7) cfus/ml | AC5168 |