For over 20 years the Alsa Corporation has specialized in innovative surface decoration technology. Alsa began by developing and providing specialty coatings primarily for the Information Technology industry. It was only recently that Alsa began to expand its reach and cater to a variety of other industries, most notably the Automotive Aftermarket. Through constant research and development they have continued to create new products as well as improve on existing technologies.
Hard Lifestyle is an Authorized Alsa Distributor providing custom application services as well as all your custom paint needs. Whether you need to get something painted by us or you just want to grab the paint and do it yourself, with the complete line of Alsa Paints available, you'll find everything you need right here.
PyroProof Stop Fire, Save Lives, Save Property
PyroProof is a FIRE FIGHTING PAINT that for less than $4.75 a square foot can protect your family and property from the damages of fire. (applied @ 14 mils DFT).
PyroProof protects most building materials from the ravages of fire. The Alsa Corporation's intumescent fire barrier products are all non-toxic, non-dermatic, and safe for pets.
When exposed to fire, PyroProof expands to form a tough char barrier which fire cannot penetrate. Deprived of fuel, the fire quickly dies. PyroProof not only helps prevent fires, it minimizes deadly smoke production, one of the leading causes of fatalities in residential and commercial fires. The Alsa Corporation's Passive Fire Barrier Latex represents a quantum leap forward in terms of quality, versatility, affordability and fire safety---all in one truly impressive fire proofing product.
BENEFITS • Easy to apply
• Can be painted over
• Non-toxic, water-based
• Colorless, odorless
• Safe for pets and people
• Non-staining latex paint
• Mold and bacteria resistant
• Safe for food prep areas
• Economical
• Maximum protection flame barrier
• Minimum mil thickness
• Added fire safety means Insurance cost savings
• Affordable Code Compliance
APPLICATIONS
• Residential Structures
• Commercial Buildings
• Structural Steel
• OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
• SIP's (Structural Insulated Panels)
• Schools
• Industrial Structures
• Marine Applications
• Nursing Homes
• Prisons
• Modular Buildings
• High Density Housing
• and many more...
VIDEOS
Take a look at these very impressive videos showing you just how PyroProof Paint can help prevent fire from damaging various every day house hold and commercial materials.
Cardboard Test
The following video is demonstration of what happens when a piece of ordinary cardboard is coated with PyroProof and meets the 2000 degree heat from a blowtorch.
Wood Test The following video is of 2,
2" x 4" wood planks. One is coated in PyroProof the other is not. See what happens when they're both exposed to a blowtorch and extreme heat.
Aluminum Test
The following video is of 2, standard soda cans made of light gauge aluminum. One is covered with a thin sheet of fiberglass coated in PyroProof the other is not. See what happens when they're both exposed to a blowtorch and extreme heat.
Videos Require
Windows Media Player
PYROPROOF PAINT PRODUCT GALLERY
The Cardboard Test
Left Side: Uncoated Right Side: Coated
After exposure to a disposable lighter
Uncoated Side has structural damage
No Structural Damage on Coated Side, only Charring of PyroProof
The Corner Burn Simulation
Drywall is painted with PyroProof and a
crib fire is started in corner of room
After 40 min. Fire self-extinguishes and there
is no structural damage to drywall
Recovery and cleanup are very easy. Just wipe off charred PyroProof and clean the wall
PyroProof Is Easy To Apply
PyroProof applies as easy as paint and can
be applied to virtually any surface
PyroProof can even be painted over
or wallpapered over
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: • DO NOT allow this product to freeze. If frozen the intumescent properties of this product may be adversely affected.
• Do not allow storage temperature to exceed 100 degrees F (38 C).
• If possible, store this product above 65 degrees F (18 C) for 48 hours prior to application – this will aid you during the application process.
• Do not reuse opened paint after 48 hours; the curing process has begun and may affect the product’s performance.
• If you wish to set some paint aside for future touch-up work fill a small clean container completely with fresh paint from a 5 gallon bucket after it has been mixed as described in the ‘Application’ section below and then seal tightly.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. CAUTIONS
• Apply only in a well-ventilated environment with adequate respiratory protection as prescribed by OSHA for all latex paints.
• Do not ingest; induce vomiting if this happens.
• Avoid contact with eyes; if this happens flush eyes freely with water until all traces of paint are removed.
• Avoid prolonged contact with skin; paint can be removed with warm water & soap.
• VERY IMPORTANT: This product must be mixed thoroughly before application. We recommend using a mixing paddle with power drill for a minimum of three (3) minutes at highest speed. Concentrate on the bottom of the bucket periodically moving to the middle and top areas. Product is properly mixed when: (1) there are no solids attached to the paddle after mixing at the bottom and (2) the paint shows a uniform consistency when mixed at the surface.
• DO NOT dilute or thin this product with any other liquid.
• This product may be applied as any other high quality latex based paint: brush, roller, airless spray - either gravity feed or suction, or compressed air sprayers.
• Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of any grease, oils or other contaminants. Previous layers of paint must be solidly adhered to the surface with no flaking, chipping, or cracks. Bare steel should be primed with red oxide primer or its equivalent.
• Spraying is the recommended method of application. The minimum recommended spray setup is 2500 psi (172 bar) with a .015 inch tip (.38 mm). All Alsa Corporation test applications are performed using a Graco XR5 with a .017 inch tip (.43 mm). • Optimal application temperature is 85 degrees F (29 C); do not attempt application below 55 degrees F (13 C).
3. SPECIFIC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Coverage: All coverage rates (except steel, below) are expressed on a ‘per coat’ basis. A single coat is applied at a rate of 130 sq feet (12 sqm) per gallon. This is equivalent to a wet coat of 12 mil (.30 mm) that will cure to a dry coat 7 mil thick (.18 mm). While under ideal conditions it is possible to apply a single coat of up to 20-22 mil (.50-.55 mm) wet, two thin coats are recommended to prevent the possibility of cracking while curing.
•Sheetrock (gypsum), OSB (orientated strand board), plywood, structural lumber, and SIPs (structural insulated panels): Requires two coats; the second can be applied when the first is dry to the touch. Full curing of both coats takes 72 hours.
• Polyurethane foam insulation (PUF): Also requires two coats but special consideration needs to be given to the condition of the foam’s surface prior to application. Age, type, and method of application affects the surface porosity of PUF. Field testing has shown that unless the foam is newly installed and uncut it can absorb a significant quantity of paint. In these cases priming with a quality latex primer/sealer such as Zinnser’s Bullseye 123 is recommended.
• Structural steel: A final dry film coating of 70 mil (1.8 mm) is recommended for adequate protection. Under proper conditions it is possible to achieve this with 6 coats of 20 mil (.50 mm) wet. Under less than ideal conditions, it may be necessary to apply more than 6 coats at a lesser thickness until a total of 120 mil wet (3mm) is achieved. In all cases the next coat may be applied when the prior is dry to the touch.
• Top coating is optional. To add color or sheen to surfaces Alsa Corporation PFB may be top coated using virtually any alkyd, or enamel paint as soon as the intumescent coating is dry to the touch. To top coat with acrylic or latex spray or roll initial color coat DO NOT RE ROLL OR TOUCH UP until initial color coat is dry. Failure to wait for first color coat application of acrylic/latex to dry may result in the color coat smearing or rolling off on the roller. Once first color coat of latex/acrylic is dry apply second coat. Top coating does not reduce intumescent capability.
• Tinting is possible to pastel shades only. Limit tint to 10% of paint volume.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Description:
Alsa Corporation Passive Fire Barrier is a heavy-bodied, single-part latex designed for use on construction materials such as Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS), framing lumber, plywood, trusses, drywall, doors, and more. May also be used on aluminum and various kinds of structural steel, including beams, decking, sheets, round and box columns.
Method:
When activated by heat or flame, a dense carbon char is formed separating and sheilding the substrate from heat while off gassing displaces oxygen from the treated surface; thus eliminating two of the three components needed for combustion.
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/Gallon 12.9 lbs
• Hazardous Ingredient N/A
• WHMIS Class Not Controlled
• Flammability Not Flammable
• Weight Solids 56.2 %
• Volume Solids 43.7 %
• Specific Gravity 1.29
• pH Range 8.0-8.5
A FEW OF THE MANY PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS FOR PYROPROOF PAINT
• Protect Important Documents
PyroProof can even protect cardboard from fire. Coat cardboard storage boxes with PyroProof and protect important documents such as past taxes, bank statements, and policies from fire.
• Protection From Candles
Use PyroProof around the areas where you normally light decorative candles (especially those areas near wall sconces) and protect yourself from candle fires.
• Protection From Accidental Cigarette Fires Smokers, coat the inside of a trashcan with pyroproof and protect against accidental trashcan fires when putting out a cigarette.
• Protection From Garage Fires
Coat the interior of a garage and protect the rest of your house from sudden garage fires.
•Protect The Children
Every day a toddler or child under the age of five dies from a fire*. More than half of fire alarms in use do not work properly**. Coat children's areas and entrances to children's areas with PyroProof and stop fire before it gets to your most prized possesion, your children.
*Homeland Security Under Secretary Michael D. Brown.
** Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Fire Administration
•Protection From Accidental Bar-B-Cue Fires Coat the exterior of your house or patio area and get some extra piece of mind from protection against an accidental propane, lighter fluid or starter fire from a Bar-B-Cue.
Other Uses For PyroProof
• Fire Place Mantels
• Wooden Doors
• School Furniture
• Office Dividers/ Partitions
• RV's
• Part's of Kitchens
• Pre-Built Homes
• Walls
• Electric Boxes
• Modular Products
• Plywood
• Inside Boat Engines
• Horse Barn / Stables
• Theme Parks
• Movie Studios
• Night Clubs
• Sea Containers
• Air Containers
• Safes
• Decking Systems
PyroProof is a FIRE FIGHTING PAINT that for less than $4.75 a square foot can protect your family and property from the damages of fire. (applied @ 14 mils DFT).
