Patent ID: 7482395

Claim:
A composition of matter comprising an intumescent fire retardant latex paint having a mold inhibitor in an amount sufficient to kill, control, or prevent growth of Stachybotrys chartarum , wherein the composition, after it is applied to, and dried and reached a constant mass on a solid, flammable substrate, i.e., after treatment of the substrate, provides for the following: a reduction in surface burning characteristics by at least 50% when compared to untreated, solid, flammable substrate as tested by ASTM E84 (Steiner Tunnel Test); and a reduction of the growth of the Stachybotrys chartarum by at least about 85% for at least about 30 days as tested by ASTM D5590-94 (Determination of Resistance of a Coating Material to Fungal Growth Test).