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Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Highlights
- A tough, water-resistant coating for use in areas prone to mold growth.
- Specially formulated with select EPA-registered, antimicrobial agents to provide long-term protection against odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew growth on its surface.
- Ideal for use in attic spaces, wall cavities, crawl spaces, floor joists or wherever mold remediation has occurred.
- Can be used over a variety of surfaces such as wood studs, OSB, plywood, painted surfaces, wall board, masonry and metal.
- Applied at a coverage rate of 300 sq. ft./gallon for fast drying and low odor application.
- Low viscosity and good body allows for easy application with most airless spray equipment, brush or roller.
- Water-based formulation for non-hazardous application and use when applied according to instructions.
- Can be used for industrial, commercial, residential, hospital and school applications.
- Foster® INTERIOR DEFENSE™Mold Resistant Coating 40-50 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
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Limitations
- Surface must be clean, dry and free of wax, grease, oil, dirt and other surface contaminants before the product is applied.
- Water-based products may corrode carbon steel spray equipment.
- Corrosion resistant pumps and fittings are suggested.
- 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 & disinfecting procedures.
- Stir well before use.
- Do not dilute.
- For professional use only.
- Preparation and Application Information
Material and surface preparation
- Stir well.
- Do not thin.
- Apply only to clean, dry surfaces.
- Ensure that all surfaces are free of all wax, grease, oil, dirt, rust, mold and other surface contaminants.
- Following complete cleaning procedures, sanitize the entire surface with foster® 40-80 first defense™disinfectant, following manufacturer’s directions.
- Patch any large voids or defects.
- On painted surfaces, remove all flaking, loose or chalking material.
- Sand all glossy painted surfaces using 220-grit sandpaper to roughen the entire area.
- All rusted, metal surfaces must be primed before application.
- Although foster® interior defense™(40-50) may be applied directly onto cleaned, unrusted, galvanized surfaces, it is recommended that these surfaces be primed.
Application
- Apply interior defense™to all surfaces at a rate of 250 – 400 sq. Ft./gal. (6.1 – 9.8 m2 /l) to create a uniform film on the surface.
- Spraying or brushing will give the smoothest finish.
- For optimum performance, maintain uniform recommended coverage.
- Porous or uneven surfaces will require more material.
- Spray equipment: interior defense™can be applied with virtually any type of airless spray equipment on the market today.
- Reversible cleaning 0.015” – 0.017” spray tips are recommended for optimum application.
- The average viscosity range is 2,500 – 8,000 cps.
Important
- When applying interior defensetm, proper personal protective equipment must be used.
- Necessary equipment and clothing are the same as would be used when applying other water-based paints or coatings.
- Ensure that the application area is well-ventilated during application to avoid buildup of vapors.
- Appropriate respiratory protection must be used when applying by airless spray.
- Use of a respirator with organic vapor cartridges is suggested if adequate ventilation cannot be achieved.
- After application of interior defensetm, continue to ventilate the area with fresh, dry air to ensure proper drying of the coating and to exhaust odors.
- Ventilation should be continued until the odor is reduced to an acceptable level for building occupants.
- Cleaning Information
- Use fresh water to clean equipment before product dries.
- Dry product may be removed with undiluted pine oil or citrus-based cleaners or with nonflammable chlorinated solvents.
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Sales Specifications
- Typical Properties
- Application Properties
- Flame Characteristics
- Note
¹ - Subject to type of surface and nature of material being coated.
² - Tested at a coverage rate of 300 sq. ft./gal. Applied to inorganic reinforced cement board. The flame spread may vary at different product thicknesses and/or when applied over other surfaces.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Water Vapor Permeance (at 100°F, 90% RH, 3 mils dry thickness) | min. 65 | perms | ASTM F1249 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Weight | 11.4 | lbs./gal. | ASTM D1475 |
| Average Non-Volatile (by Weight) | 55.9 | % | ASTM D2369 |
| Average Non-Volatile (by Volume) | 40.1 | % | — |
| Coverage Range (on smooth surface)¹ | 250 - 400 | 0 sq. ft./gal. | — |
| Drying Time (Set to Touch) | 40.0 | Minutes | ASTM D1640 |
| Drying Time (Dry Through) | 2.0 | Hours | ASTM D1640 |
| Wet Flammability | 99.0 | °C | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Service Temperature Limits (at coated surface) | -20 to 180 | °F | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flame Spread ² | 5 | — | ASTM E84 |
| Smoke Developed ² | 0 | — | ASTM E84 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Storage Condition
- Do not store or apply below 4°C or above 38°C.
- Protect from freezing until dry.