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ROBERT W. FLANAGAN PITTSBURGH OFFICE, 6AB 1981 April 03 RE: ASBESTOS SEALING MATERIAL The following were in Mike Vaudreuil's files as references for materials which could be used as coatings for asbestos insulation to avoid the hazards of ripping it out: 1. Asbestos Guard Fix (719) by U. S. Coatings Collaborative, Chelsea, Mass. 2. Hydroban 500E by KRC Research Corp., Moorestown, N.J. 3. H. L. Clement Co., Sewickley, Pa. (no product specified) Do you know if these products and companies have been checked for acceptability, and, if so, have they been approved and cleared through Purchasing? ROBERT W FLANAGAN RWF:lmn t I I I r /-- . -- w. I INTRODUCTION One exploratory ASTM E-84 teat was run on a sample of Asbestos Guard No. 719 material to determine Flame Spread, Fuel Contributed and Smoke De- =veloped results. II MATERIAL TESTED The sample tested was designated as Asbestos Guard No. 719 Fiber Fix which is a self-priming, thixotropic elastomeric protective coating formulated espe cially for covering and containing sprayed on asbestos insulating materials. The material was applied to 1/4 in. (6.25 mm) thick asbestos-cement board at an approximate 40 sq ft per gallon coverage rate. III METHOD OF TEST The ASTM E-84 test method is a test for the "SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERIS TICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS". It determines the material's relative Flame Spread, Fuel Contribution andd Smoke Developed Ratings, as compared with those of Red Oak (100 rating) and asbestos-cement board (0 rating) under identical conditions. IV TEST RESULTS The results of one ASTM E-84-75 test run October 3, 1978, on Asbestos Guard No. 719 material for U.S. Coatings Company are: Flame Spread Fuel Contributed Smoke Developed 0 0 5 Caution: These numerical Flame Spread, Fuel Contributed and Smoke De veloped indexes do not define the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions. IV LABORATORY RESPONSIBILITY The Factory Mutual Research Corporation makes no judgment of product uni formity solely as a result of ASTM E-84 fire tests. Product uniformity de pends in part on manufacturing facilities and procedures which would be in spected by Factory Mutual's Quality Assurance Follow-Up Inspection Program and on a written agreement put in force between both the product manufacturer and Factory Mutual. Unless these conditions are met, the product cannot bear the Factory Mutual name on its advertising. ;n No 220 Adm Rv. Am ! 1 ' 1 U.S. COATINGS COLLABORATIVE INC Consultants & Suppliers to Industry 7.01 MARGINAL STREET CHELSEA. MA 02150 (617} 884-6644 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET TYPE OF COATING PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DATA FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Volume Solids by Weight: Viscosity: Theoretical Coverage: Minimum dry film required: Wet film, required: Coverage per gallon to achieve minimum dry film thickness: Coverage per gallon three coat system Drying time: at 50% relative humidity & 70' F. Complete cure: Flame Retardant -- Latex--Elastomeric Syn thetic Rubber Polymer. ASBESTOS GUARD FIBER FIX (No. 719) ASBESTOS GUARD FIBER FIX (No. 719) is a self priming, thixotropic, elastomeric fire retar dant, protective coating, formulated especially for covering and containing sprayed on asbestos thermo insulating materials and asbestos pipe lagging. Application by airless spray will provide necessary penetration and cohesion on friable coatings. Dried film is elastomeric and will with stand normal abraiding and abuse without cracking. Reference: ASTM E 84 Flame Spread..............-............................... 0 Fuel Contributed........................................ 0 Smoke Developed..................................... 5 63% 15,000-30,000 cps. 1,010 mil, sq. ft./gal. dry. Per coat 7 mils. Per coat 11.1 mils. 115 sq. ft. (allows for 20% loss) on smooth sur face. Actual coverage depends on porosity and profile of the surface. 30-40 sq. ft. approximately. To touch: To recoat: Vz to 1 hour. 1 to 2 hours. 4 to 7 days (80 strength--72 hours) Solve asbestos fallout hazard safely, economically and % effectively and avoid expensive teardowns or disruption in your operations with: GUARD FIBER FIX (7i9) A new durable protective coating formulated for covering and containing asbestos lagging, asbestos coated steelwork or asbestos fireproofing The recent discovery of cancer-causing asbestos in many old applications such as fire proofing, steel lagging or sound deadening has prompted the search for a rapid and inexpensive solution to combat asbestos fallout. Even slightly damaged or older asbestos ceilings, or asbestos coated steel work, or in areas where high-humidity exists can trigger a potentially dangerous asbestos fibre loss. An ideal solution to solve the asbestos fallout problem without expensive stripping and closing work areas is with ASBESTOS GUARD FIBER FIX. It is a self priming elastomeric protective coating, that is sprayed or painted on properly prepared existing old asbestos surfaces. This process encapsulates the loose fibers into a seamless, water resistant membrane and effectively seals and coats the object to which it is applied. After application, ASBESTOS GUARD FIBER FIX produces a flame proof coating, resistant to temperature changes, cracks, and most chemicals and oils. No maintenance is required on aging. Some additional features are: >/ A. Protection Factors Encapsulates Excellent Fire Rating No Flame Spread No Fuel Contributed No Smoke Meets OSHA and EPA Specifications B. Properties Barrier to water and oil Chemically resistant Fungistatic Aging and Temperature Stability y C. Attributes Durable Exterior/Interior Surfaces Needs no primer coat -- self priming Adheres to a variety of surfaces D. Application Properties Non-toxic * Easy to Apply No Hazard to applicator Spray or brush coating Cost effective For further information please call: U.S. Coatings Collaborative Inc. Consultants & Suppliers to Industry 201 MARGINAL STREET CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS 02150 (617) 684-6644 Robert P. Carter Aluminum Company of America 1501 Alcoa Building Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 February 7, 1980 pRroEC. E,,IVED 1 1 1980 Dear Mr. Carter: U.S. Coatings Collaborative Inc. manufactures a water based, elastomeric encapsulation coating for asbestos containing materials, ASBESTOS GUARD FIBER FIX (719). It was developed in close cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Occupational Health and Hygiene in compliance with EPA arid OSHA guidelines. Enclosed are the technical data sheets and test n.jult reports about our product. In addition to manufacturing asbestos containment products, U.S. Coatings Collaborative Inc. functions as a Consulting and Management Firm. As consultants in the field we will identify and define asbestos problems and advise satisfactory solutions for the elimination of exposure hazards. We will assist architects, engineers, safety and business managers and public agency personnel in the formulation of project specifications. As construction managers, our services to organizations and firms encompass the entire range of tasks from site investigation to project completion pertaining to encapsulation or removal for any asbestos problem U.S. Coatings Collaborative Inc. is familiar with products, specialize techniques, and equipment systems that will contribute to the safe, efficient and satisfactory completion of these tasks, and we can train project personnel at those institutions that choose to use in-house employees to remove or encapsulate asbestos materials. Your name was obtained from the AIHA membership list. If your responsi bilities do not include asbestos hazard elimination, we would appreciate it if you would pass this information on to interested parties in your organization- Very truly yours, u.o. coaxings collaborative inc. By: 1 Cr THOMAS E. CLAGUE q TEC/j Enc. U.S. Coatings Collaborative Inc. Consultants & Suppliers to Industry 201 MARGINAL STREET CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS 02150 (617) 684-6644 Robert M. James Thi memo shoot it titad to ISO metric standard B 125 mm x 176 mm EJ ALCOA 1501 Alcoa Building Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania 15219 C!c<v/V\^C -fo<~ /s. s /k. /t <3 *3 i. MC $?je<trcly }'p. / /ydso^n S~^ 3/Owlish iqx) /*, /^*0+9S-lW+ ^ 7/,^- ofo rt 6o$- loco M.. C/<T'*c*+ /* S&M/ttkU^ ^ /&Z f'/& Y/l-JtC- jlfO U,< C'ao. /''yi" :'a . sz-c sr _. ^y r/C <_ '7/'c , "H& FROM JAMES E. HINES Industrial Hyg^gne MR. HAIG G. SAKOIAN INGOT CASTING DIVISION ALCOA TECHNICAL CENTER - B (rcT^n>- MLF PITTSBURGH OFFICE - 07 JD CO CCD cvj o DB IMN 1979-08-21 <Z (WS) RE: REFRACTORY INSULATIONS Per our discussion, I've enclosed the raw data from a progress report which will be issued on insulations. Included in the test ing were: 1. Eagle-Picher 2. Keene 3. Keene 4. Rim Products 5. International Vermiculite 6. International Vermiculite 7. Johns-Manville 8. Johns-Manville 9. Skamol PV Supertemp Mono-block Delta T 410-03 IV-19 IV-20 Superex 2000 Superex 1600 PM-10 Table I gives the chemical analysis of each insulation along with X-ray determination of the amount of free silica. Table II provides the physical and corrosion property information. Approx imate pricing is also in Table II. Finally, for your files is the vendor's product sheets. If there are any questions regarding this information, I'll be happy to discuss them with you. James e. hines JEH:bls Attachments - (Original only) cc: ID - ATC, D M. J. Caprio - Pittsburgh 19 J. W. Mclntee - Pittsburgh 3 WPH R. E. Miller/R. G. LaBar/File: 10.160 - ATC, B 0 ALCOA SF-4363