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
Test Reports
Preparation and Application
Surface Preparation
All surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free of loose particles, oils, grease or any substance that would interfere with proper bond. A careful inspection of the surface should be made to detect any signs of damage or defects, and all repairs should be completed before application begins.
Most non-porous, non-metallic surfaces will not need to be primed. Metals should be primed with Polaprime 21. Porous surfaces should be primed with Polaprime 2. Once preparation is completed and any primers are thoroughly dry, ANDEK FIREGARD may be applied.
Application
ANDEK FIREGARD may be applied using brush, roller or airless spray technique. Normal application for most surfaces will require 1 gallon per 100 square feet (16 wet mils = 10 dry mils). Where additional protection is necessary, two coats at 120 square feet per gallon per coat will provide an overall coverage of 60 square feet per gallon (27 wet mils = 17 dry mils).
Spray Application
For spray application use 30:1 airless pump, 3/8″ short hose and 33 tip
Clean up
Tools may be cleaned using water while the product is still wet. If the material has dried, a suitable cleaning solvent may be used.
Read the container label warning and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for important health and safety information prior to the use of this product.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS
For additional information, contact the Andek Technical Department
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 |