Safety
COSHH Safety Accreditation
Product name Artcote™ Newceil
Intended use Interior suspended ceiling fibre acoustic ceilings anti-nicotine / water stain
Composition Polymerised resin
Solution base Water
First aid measures In all cases on inhalation, contact with eyes or ingestion obtain immediate medical attention
Fire rating In accordance with B.S Parts 6 & 7 class ‘0’
Stability In its original form fire will cause smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen
Firefighting Non-flammable
Accidental release None
Storage Store in a cool dry place
Exposure control Respiratory protection is not needed, unless the coating is applied by spray, eye protection to prevent splashes should be worn at all times during application
Toxicological info Non Toxic
Ecological info This product should not be allowed to enter drains or water courses. It should not be deposited where it can effect ground or surface waters
Odour No residual odour
Hazards identification No specific danger to all users
Artcote™ Product Test Results
Fire Test
Tested by Warrington Fire Research Group PLC, Holmesfield Road, Warrington, WA1 2DS
Test used Fire Propagation Test to B.S. 476, Part 6: 1989. Surface Spread of Flame Test to B.S. 476, Part 7: 1987
Purpose To determine if the application of Artcote™ would negatively affect the fire retardent characteristics of an acoustic ceiling tile
Results Class 0 - Achieved B.S. 476 Part 7 Class 1 - Achieved B.S. 476 Part
Acoustical Test
Tested by Applied Science Testing Company
Test used ASTM C423 - 89
Purpose To determine whether the application of Artcote™ would negatively affect the sound absorption of an acoustical ceiling tile
Results The application of Artcote™ resulted in a slight improvement in the Noise Reduction Ceofficient (0.60)
