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Nofie Paints Ghana

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NoFire Fireproof and Fire-Retardant Paints are decorative and protective intumescent coatings designed to reduce and stop the spread of flames in the event of fire.

Nofire is a zero flame index coating and has the appearance of traditional-ordinary paints, complies with building and fire codes, and gives coated substrates the required and rated fire or flame spread protection.

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Frequently asked questions from our clients

Q. Can NoFire be mixed into composite materials to make them fire retardant?
A. No. It’s a paint, not an additive.

Q. What is the shelf life of NoFire in its container?
A. The company guarantees one (5) year from date of shipment.

Q. How long does it last once it is applied to a substrate?
A. Indefinitely under normal and not severe conditions.

Q. Does it come with glossy, semi-gloss finishes?
A. No. A glossy or semi-gloss finish can be obtained by top coating.

Q. Does it come in colors?
A. White is standard, but NoFire paint can be provided in all other colors.

Q. Does it come clear?
A. No!

Q. Can it be used outdoors?
A. Yes, but only with a protective topcoat.

Q. How thick is it applied?
A. Thickness depends on type of surface and specific fire rating requirements. Consult Application Manual and Technical Data Sheets.

Q. Who is the main Supplier of Nofire?

A. Source-Link Company Ghana Limited is the representative of Nofire Technologies Inc. USA and the sole distributor in West Africa. Interested Sub-distributors can contact Source-Link directly.  

Q. Is it toxic?
A. No. It is a nontoxic and environmentally friendly  water base paint or coating. 

It is the only fire retardant paint approved for use on US Navy vessels and Sub-Marines.  

Q. What does ‘intumescent’ mean?
A. When exposed to heat or fire at temperatures over 250°C it activates, swells and expands to approx. 20-100 times its applied thickness, forming a fire retarding carbonaceous foam char which insulates the painted surface, stops the fire and protects the integrity of painted surface or material from damage. 

Q. Do you have approval for ASTM E119 on structural steel?
A. Yes for S-Barrier wrap system, a NoFire patented system for steel columns.

Q. Does it insulate?
A. Yes. When activated at high temperature.

Q. Is it Class A Rated?
A. Yes.

Q. Is it UL Classified?
A. Yes. It is also approves by many international certifying bodies.

Q. Is it a coating or a paint?
A. It is both. It is a Paint and a coating that stops fire and flames from spreading and protects coated materials and surfaces from fire damage. 

Q. Does it insulate?
A. Not at room temperature; only when activated at high temperature.

Q. Is it Class A Rated?
A. Yes.

Q. Is it UL Classified?
A. Yes.

Q. Is it a coating or a paint?
A. It is both. A “coating” provides protection & a “paint” is used to decorate.

Q. How is it applied?
A. Ordinary brush, roller, airless spray or conventional spray equipment.

Q. Any special surface preparation?
A. Surface preparation required is identical to an ordinary paint job. No Special preparation.

Q. Does it require a primer?
A. Ordinarily a primer is not required, except when coating certain types of paint, such as enamel or steel in a marine environment where corrosion protection is recommended.

Q. What kind of primer?
A. Many primers are suitable. The best are matte finish or rough finish primers. Check with the Technical Department of NoFire for specific recommendations for your application.

Q. How long for drying and cure?
A. This depends on air temperature, relative humidity and coating thickness. At room temperature and humidity, a minimum of 2 hours drying is required before applying additional coats. Curing time recommended is 48 hours, but 24 hours is minimum.

Q. When applying outside, what is the highest or lowest air temperature allowable?
A. The highest and lowest air temperature are 180° F and 40° F.

Q. Can I thin the liquid?
A. NoFire Technologies does not recommend thinning. If the liquid viscosity is too high,contact the Technical Department of NoFire.

Q. What if it accidentally comes into contact with my skin? Eyes? or swallowed?
A. Wash with soaped and water. Refer to MSDS document for further instructions.

Q. In what size containers is it shipped?
A. 5 gallon pails or 50 gallon drums.

Q. How do I know what thickness is required?
A. Refer to the application documents. For specific applications refer to the Technical Manual or contact the Technical Department of NoFire or contact Source Link Company Limited directly on 0507656464 or info.sourcelink@nofiregh.net

Q. Can I make ordinary paint fire retardant?
A. No

Q. Can I spray this material on furniture, drapes, carpets to make them fire retardant?
A. No! NoFire is a coating only.

Q. Can it be supplied in lower or higher viscosity?
A. Yes, viscosity can be varied upon request.

Q. What types of surfaces will it protect?
A. Nearly all surfaces, such as wood, wood products, metals and composite. It is not useful for soft materials such as carpet, etc.

Q. What types of surfaces will it not provide protection?
A. Carpet, drapers, fabrics, etc.

Q. Is it harmful to children or animals if swallowed in liquid form or chips from a wall surface?
A. No! Nofire is a green technology paint. It is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Refer to Acute Oral Toxicity Test in the Technical Manuel.

Q. How do I clean up after use? (brush, rollers, spray, hands, etc.)
A. Ordinary water and soap.

Q. What is the difference between fire retardant, fire protective and fire proof?
A. As colloquial terms they are interchangeable. As technical terms they are defined by a specific standard.

Q. Are there other fire retardant coatings on the market? What is the difference?
A. Yes. The major differences are level of performance, thickness required, toxicity and smoke, durability, ease of application and approvals for use. Nofire Paint is the Best Paint in Ghana and it is special as it beautifies your walls and at the same time protects your properties against fire. 

Q. Does it have a “one hour” or “two hour” rating
A. Nofire Paint in itself does not have a fire rating, but when it is applied, the complete system is rated. The system ratings are contained in the Technical Manual. Contact Source Link Company Ghana Limited directly for technical help. 

Q. What do I do if I accidentally crack or chip a section of a painted surface?
A. The affected area can be “touched up” similar to ordinary paint with no loss of performance.

Q. Can I tint it to another color?
A. No, it must be ordered and manufactured to the desired color.

Email Us

info.sourcelink@nofiregh.net

Phone Us

+233 (0) 50 765 6464 | +233 (0) 24 312 5882 (Call/WhatsApp)

Operating Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30 – 16:30.

Source Link Company Ghana Limited is the sole representative of Nofire Technologies Inc. USA for West Africa.

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