International Barrier Technology Issues Stock Options

WATKINS, MN--(Marketwire - May 16, 2012) - International Barrier Technology Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IBH) (OTCBB: IBTGF) announces that it has granted stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company, exercisable to acquire up to 3,840,000 common shares of the Company, at a price of USD$0.10 per common share, expiring on May 15, 2015.

This press release is being issued in accordance with the requirements of TSX Venture Exchange policies.

About International Barrier Technology Inc.
International Barrier Technology Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary fire-resistant building materials branded as LP^® FlameBlock^® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing and Mule-Hide FR Deck Panel. Barrier's award-winning fire-resistant wood panels use a patented, non-toxic, non-combustible coating with an extraordinary capability: it releases water in the heat of fire. The panels exceed "model" building code requirements in every targeted fire test and application, and are unique in combining properties that increase panel strength and minimize environmental and human impact. Barrier's family of products provides customers a premium material choice meeting an increasingly challenging combination of requirements in residential and commercial building construction. For more information please visit www.intlbarrier.com.

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