Roscoflamex has been approved by the New York State Board of Standards and Appeals and has been one of the most widely used flame retardants in the entertainment industry for more than 15 years

TREATING BACKDROPS:

When treating muslin backdrops, the most efficient method is to treat the fabric prior to painting. This insures that the fiber of the material will readily absorb the Roscoflamex C26. However, many painters prefer to paint their drop first, and flame retard it afterwards, preventing any possible reaction between the Roscoflamex and the painting techniques. In these instances, turn the fabric over and treat the back side of the drop with Roscoflamex C26. Unless the paint treatment is especially heavy, the fibers on the back of a painted drop are usually exposed and will still absorb a sufficient amount of C26. As always, it is important to test the drop to insure that the material has been successfully treated.

TREATING VELOURS:

Velours require careful spraying treatment, and finished drapes should only be attempted after considerable practice on sample material. Compare the weight of an untreated and a dried, treated sample to insure that sufficient Roscoflamex C26 is absorbed.

Hang out the drapes from a counterweighted batten. Work in a back and forth pattern, treating six-foot-high strips in sequence, beginning across the top. Spray the rear side with a fine spray of diluted Roscoflamex C26, making certain no liquid soaks through to the front (pile) side of the fabric. Make one or more uniform spray treatments of the entire drape, until sufficient material is absorbed. It is better to allow for two or more light spray treatments with drying time between than one heavy one.

Caution: Any Roscoflamex C26 treatment falling on the pile surface of velour will affect the appearance and possibly damage the drapery. Do not, in any case, introduce wetting agents or soaps into the Roscoflamex C26 mixture, since they will facilitate movement of the liquid through to the front side of the pile.

 


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This ready-to-use liquid is easily applied by immersion, spraying or brushing. Fabrics retain a good soft hand without undue stiffness.

Virtually infinite varieties of synthetic fabrics are available and in wide use in the entertainment industry today. Roscoflamex S33 is an effective treatment for many of these fabrics, but not all. The best method of application on a specific fabric will be determined by a combination of factors including the type of fiber, the weave of the material and the delicacy of the finished fabric. While immersion may be the most efficient way of treating a particularly resistant fiber, such treatment may alter the hand of the material so much as to make it unusable. Always prepare a range of samples to determine the best method for each fabric being used.

DILUTION:

Roscoflamex S33 may be used straight out of the bottle. Dilute with water if necessary. This allows the product to be effective on the widest range of materials. Because of the strength of this solution, certain fabrics will develop a white powdery residue after the Roscoflamex S33 has dried. If this occurs on your test sample, dilute the Roscoflamex S33 10% with water and retest. Continue this process until your sample dries with no residue.

APPLICATION:

Regardless of the method of application, it is necessary to insure that an adequate amount of Roscoflamex S33 is absorbed into the material. This can only be determined by comparing dry weights of untreated and treated material, with the treated material reflecting an increase of 15-20% above the untreated material's weight.

 


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Roscoflamex W40 is intended for use on untreated wood surfaces. No other coating (paint, clear acrylic, polyurethane, stain, etc.) should be applied on top of Roscoflamex W40. While a paint coating will not diminish the effectiveness of the W40, some paint and coatings may not adhere properly. If the wood is to be painted, test accordingly. Also, some coatings may be flammable when dry. Roscoflamex W40 will only treat the substrate and provides no protection against the possible fire hazard created by a flammable coating applied on top of the treated wood. Consider using Roscoflamex P50 as an additive when painting with Roscopaint. Penetrating stains will not alter the effectiveness of the W40. Do not use water-based clear urethanes or clear acrylics over W40 as clouding may occur.

DILUTION:

Roscoflamex W40 is used straight out of the bottle. DO NOT DILUTE.

 


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Roscoflamex is not intended to be used in place of other Roscoflamex products. Where possible, always treat the substrate material using the appropriate Roscoflamex product. However, when this is not possible, Roscoflamex P50 is used to create a fire retardant coating. This coating does not alter the flammability of the material being painted but rather creates a barrier that slows the spread of fire along the substrate.

When painting muslin and canvas backdrops, use Roscoflamex P50 to render the scenic paint fire retardant. But Roscoflamex should still be used to treat the fabric itself. When painting murals on plasterboard walls, Roscoflamex P50 provides a fire retardant paint coating that will meet most local and federal fire codes. Mix Roscoflamex P50 with Rosco Clear Acrylic Glaze when a fire retardant sealer is required. 


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