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1 . l il il 3 : ;a =. : : : =-a :a =- :a :: fl MO Resolution MSC 61 (67) 1996; Annex 1, Part 2 Smoke &.Toxidty Test WF Report Number: Test Sponsor: Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited V ---- TESTNG warring tonfire," global safety Dafe: 21st July 2005

2 ., WF Report No Page 2 of 13 Warringtonfire Test Report No nternational Maritime Organisation Resolution MSC61 (67) 1996; The nternational Code For Application Of Fire Test Procedures;Annex 1, Part 2 - Smoke &.Toxicity Test Sponsored By Jotun Paints (Europe) Stather Road Flixborough Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN158RR Ltd Commercial in contidenee

3 page 3 of 13 CONTENTS PAGE NO. TEST DETALS 4 DESCRPTON OF TEST SPECMENS 5 TEST RESULTS 6 Table 1 8 SPECMEN BEHAVOUR 9 SGNATORES 10 Table 2 11 Table 3 12 Table 4 13 Commercial in confidenee j ----

Page 4 of 13 Test Detais ntroduction This test method, adopted by the nternationalmaritimeorganisation,is used for measuring fire characteristics of bulkhead, ceiling and deck finish materials as a

4 Page 4 of 13 Test Detais ntroduction This test method, adopted by the nternationalmaritimeorganisation,is used for measuring fire characteristics of bulkhead, ceiling and deck finish materials as a basis for characterising their production of smoke and toxic products and thus their suitabilityfor use in maritimeconstruction. The tests were performed in accordance with the procedure specifiedin MO ResolutionMSC,61(67) Annex1, Part 2 as amended by MSC/Circ.916dated 4thJune 1999 and revised by MSCjCirc.l008dated 8thJune 2001, and it is advised that this report is read in conjunctionwiththat document. Scope of test The MOResolutionMSC,61(67) Annex1, Part 2 (Ref.1) specifiesthat smoke generation tests should be conducted in accordance with SO 5659 Part 2 (Ref.2). The Resolutionalso detais a classificationsystem based on the maximum specific optical density of smoke occurring during the test, averaged over three replicatetests, carried out in each of three test conditions. n addition,the Resolutionspecifieslimitsfor 7 toxicgases whichmust not be exceeded in any of the three test conditions. Fire test study group/egolf nstruction to test Conditioning of specimens Exposed face Provision of test. specimens Certain aspects of some fire test specifications are open to different interpretations. The Fire Test Study Group and EGOLFhave identified a number of such areas and have agreed Resolutionswhich define common agreement of interpretations between fire test laboratories which are members of the Groups. Where such Resolutionsare applicableto this test they have been followed. The test was conducted on the 22ndJune 2005 at the request of Jotun Paints (Europe)Limited,the sponsor of the test. The specimenswere receivedon the 15thJune Prior to the tests, the specimens were conditioned to constant mass at a temperature of 23 :f: 2 C and a relativehumidityof 50 :f: 10%.. The coated face of the specimens was exposed to the radiant heat of the furnace when the specimenswere mounted in the test position. The specimenswere suppliedby the sponsor of the test. Warringtonfirewas not involvedin any selectionor samplingprocedure. Commercial in confidenee

5 Page 5 of 13 Description of Test Speeimens The description of the specimens given below has been prepared from information sponsor of the test. All values quoted are nominal, unless tolerances are given. provided by the General description Produet reference of coatinq system Overall coatinq system thickness Topcoat (Test face) Generic type Produet reference Name of manufaeturer Colour Number of coats Application rate Application method Specific qravity 1.43 Flame retardant details Note 1 - The sponsor stated that no flame retardant additives were utilised in the production of this component. Note 2- The sponsor was unable to provide this information. A three coat, coating system applied to the prepared face of a 3mm thick steel sheet substrate "Waterfine primer j Jotaproof Topcoat" 275 microns (dry film thickness) A two-pack acrylic based topcoat "Jotaproof TC White" Jotun Paints White ane 8.4m2jL (wet paint) Airless spray See 'Note l' below Curing process The coating was allowed to cure for a period of 7 days at a temperature of 23 C Generic type A two-pack water borne epoxy primer Produet reference "Waterfine Primer White" Name of manufaeturer Jotun Paints Colour White Number of coats Two Primer Application rate per coat 4.6m2jL (wet paint) Application method Airless spray Specific gravity 1.52 Flame retardant details See 'Note l' below Curing process per coat Each coat was allowed to cure for a period of 24 hours at a temperature of 23 C Produet reference "Test Paneis" Generic type Steel Name of manufaeturer See 'Note 2' below Substrate Thickness 3mm Density j weight per unit area See 'Note 2' below Flame retardant details The substrate is inherently flame retardant Preparation detais The substrate was grit blasted to SA2.5 Brief description of manufaeturing process of High speed dispersion coatinqs Commercial in confidenee

Page6 of 13 Test Results Test procedure A 75mm X 75mm specimen was mounted horizontally inside a smoke chamber of the design specified in SO 5659 Part 2, 25mm below a cone shaped, radiant electric

6 Page6 of 13 Test Results Test procedure A 75mm X 75mm specimen was mounted horizontally inside a smoke chamber of the design specified in SO 5659 Part 2, 25mm below a cone shaped, radiant electric heater capable of producing a uniform irradiance of 50kW/m2 on the specimen surface. A premixed propane/air pilot flame of length 30mm may be applied 10mm above the specimen surface. Three replicate specimens are tested in each of 3 test conditions: rradiance of 25kW/m2 in the presence of pilot flame. rradiance of 25kW/m2 in the absence of pilot flame. rradiance of 50kW/m2 in the absence of pilot flame. The attenuation of a light beam passing through the evolved smoke is measured and the results are reported in terms of the maximum Specific Optical Densityattained during the test, given by the equation: Ds = (V/(A*L)*log1o (100fT) Where: V A L T total volurne of the chamber (m3) = exposed area of the specimen (m2) opticallength (m) of smoke measurement = % light transmitted. Test duration is a minimum of 10 minutes. This period is extended by a further 10 minutes if the maximum Specific Optical Density has not been reached. The sampling of the fire effluent created in the chamber during the test for the analysis of the concentration of the 7 different gases for which criteria are given is conducted using a variety of methods. n all cases, the sample is taken from the geometric centre of the chamber and sample lines with the exception of those for the Carbon Monoxide and Oxides of Nitrogen are kept as short as possible between the top of the smoke chamber and the sampling media. For the analysis of oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide, continuous measurementsare made throughout the duration of the test. For the other gases,single point analysisis conducted.the gasesare absorbedinto aqueous media and analysed remotely. Two types of media are used; O.lM sodium hydroxidesolutionand 0.3% HydrogenPeroxidesolution. The gases are sampled over the three minute period of maximum smoke density by bubbling the gases through the media using a fritted funnel Dreschel battle arrangement. Analysis of the gases is conducted using the methodsgiven in SOTR Commerdal in confidenee L.-

7 Page 7 of 13 Carbon monoxide (CO) is determined continuously using a pre-calibrated nondispersive infra-red analyser with a range of O to 0.5% CO. The values reported are those averaged over a 3 minute period of maximum smoke obscuration. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) are determined continuously using a chemiluminesenceanalyser with a range of O to 500ppm. Again, the values reported are those averaged over a 3 minute period of maximum smoke obscuration. Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) is determined from gases absorbed into a solution of sodium hydroxide and analysed using on chromatography via an ion exchange columnand eluent as specified in SO TR Hydrogen Fluoride (HF), Hydrogen Chloride (HC) and Hydrogen Bromide (HBr) are absorbed into a solution of 0.3% hydrogen peroxide and are also analysed by ion chromatography. Sulphur Dioxide (502) is analysed by absorbing into an aqueous solution and using ion chromatography to determine concentrations. Summary of results Specimens of a three coat, coating system (coating system reference "Waterfine primer / Jotaproof Topcoat") applied to the prepared face of a 3mm thick steel sheet substrate have been tested for smoke generation and toxicity in accordance with MO Resolution MSC 61 (67), Annex 1, Part 2 as amended by MSCjCirc.916 dated 4h June 1999 and revised by MSC/Circ.1008 dated 8th June The specimens as tested achieved the criteria for smoke generation and toxicity for bulkhead,wall and ceilinglinings, as specifiedin the Resolution. Commercial in confidenee L.-

8 page 8 of 13 Table 1 Summary of Results. GAS Where ND indicates non-detected. Limit (ppm) Reading (ppm) Condition Condition Condition CarbonMonoxide CO HydrochloricAcid HC HydrogenBromide HBr 600 ND ND ND HydrogenFluoride HF 600 ND ND ND HydrogenCyanide HCN 140 ND ND 1 Nitrous Furnes NOx ND 1 SulphurDioxide AveragedSpecificOpticalDensity The test results relate only to the behaviour of the specimensof the product under the particular conditions of the test, they are not intended to be the sole criterion for assessingthe potential fire hazardof the product in use. The tests results relate only to the specimens of the product in the form in which they are tested. Small differences in the composition or thickness of the product may significantly affect the performance during the test and may therefore invalidate the test results. Care should be taken to ensure that any product which is supplied or used is fully represented by the specimens which were tested. The quantity of each specific toxic gas species generated is dependant upon the fire model used and the burning behaviour of the specimen during each individual fire test. The quantitative determination of combustion products therefore relates only to the specimens tested under the conditions stated and when combustion occurs as described in this test report. The test results relating to smoke production are contained in Table 2. The toxicity data generated during the tests are contained in Table 3. Time to maximum Specific Optical Density and rna55 loss during the test are contained in Table 4. Commercial in confidenee.l...

9 Page 9 of 13 Speeimen Behaviour Condition 1 n the case of each specimen, light coloured smoke was produced from the early stages of the test. n the case of specimen number one, ignitionof the specimen occurred after approximately eight minutes thirty seconds and the flaming ceased at approximatelythirteen minutes test duration. n the case of specimen number two, ignitionof the specimen occurred after approximatelyeight minutes and the flamingceased at approximatelytwelve minutes twenty-fiveseconds test duration. n the case of specimen number three, ignitionof the specimen occurred after approximatelyseven minutes and the flamingceased at approximately eleven minutes fifteenseconds test duration. Condition 2 n the case of each specimen, light coloured smoke was produced from the early stages of the test. Condition 3 n the case of each specimen, light coloured smoke was produced from the early stages of the test. n the case of specimen number three, ignitionof the specimen occurred after approximatelythree minutestwo seconds and the flamingceased at approximatelyfiveminutes seven seconds test duration. References 1. nternational Maritime Organisation Resolution MSC 61(67) 1996; The nternational Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, Annex 1, Part 2: Smoke and ToxicityTest. 2. SO 5659 Plastics- Smoke Generation- Part : Determination of Optical Density by a Single Chamber Test. 3. SO/TR9122 ToxicityTesting of Fire Effluents- Part 3: Methodsfor the Analysisof Gases and Vapoursin FireEffluents. Validity The specificationand interpretation of fire test methods are the subject of ongoing development and refinement. Changes in associated legislation may also occur. For these reasons it is recommended that the relevance of test reports over five years old should be considered by the user. The laboratory that issued the report willbe able to offer, on behalf of the legal owner, a review of the proceduresadopted for a particulartest to ensure that they are consistent with current practices,and if required may endorse the test report. This report may only be reproduced in full. Extractsor abridgements shall not be publishedwithoutpermissionof warringtonfire. Commercial in confidenee...

10 Page 10 of 13 Signatories c::0- - Approved C Dean * Senior Laborato TeehnicalManager J. Murrell* * Forand on behalfof warringtonfire. Report ssued: 21st Ju/y 2005 f Commercial in confidenee

11 Page 11 of 13 Table 2 25kW/m" n The 25kW/m" n The 50kW/m" n The Condition Presenee Of A Pilot Absenee Of A Pilot Absenee Of A Pilot Flame Flame Flame Ds (max) "00 c:: Speeimen D Q) 1 el (Clear ca o beam) :;::; a. Ds O o Speeimen (max) ;;::: 2 D.0 Q) (Clear a. en beam) E Ds :: E (max) "x Speeimen D CtS 3 (Clea r beam) Averaged Ds (max) Limit Commercial in confidenee

12 ., WF Report No Page 12 of 13 Table 3 GAS Where ND indicates non-detected. Limit (ppm) Reading (ppm) Condition Condition Condition CarbonMonoxide CO HydrochloricAcid HC HydrogenBrornide HBr 600 ND ND ND HydrogenFluoride HF 600 ND ND ND HydrogenCyanide HCN 140 ND ND 1 Nitrous Furnes NOx ND 1 SulphurDioxide Commercial in contidenee

13 page 13 of 13 Table 4 Condition Speeimennumber Time to Ds (max) (s) Mass loss (g) kW1m2in the preseneeof a pilot flame kW/m2in the abseneeof a pilot flame kW1m2in the absenee of a pilot flame Commercial in confidenee

IMO Resolution MSC 61 (67) 1996; Annex 1, Part 2. Smoke & Toxicity Test. WF Report Number: Date: 13 th August Test Sponsor:

IMO Resolution MSC 61 (67) 1996; Annex 1, Part 2 Smoke & Toxicity Test WF Report Number: 166040 Date: 13 th August 2007 Test Sponsor: Fiba Tech Industries Ltd. 0249 Page 2 of 13 Bodycote warringtonfire