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FIRESTOP™ Intumescent fire protection coatings
Thin-film intumescent coatings that protect steel and wooden structures for up to 120 minutes in a fire, giving firefighters and rescue services time to evacuate people.
Overview
- Certified fire resistance
- 30, 60, 90 and 120 min
- Foam expansion
- 10 to 100× coating thickness
- Reaction starts at
- 180–200 °C
- Buildings protected in Serbia
- 600+
Passive fire protection limits the spread of fire, which makes firefighting considerably easier and protects lives and property.
Within a passive fire protection system, FIRESTOP™ coatings insulate building structures, reduce their temperature and significantly improve their fire resistance.
FIRESTOP™ coatings are expanding (intumescent) thin-film coatings for effective fire protection of steel and wooden structures. In a fire they react and form an insulating foam that protects the structure for up to 120 minutes. This gives firefighters and rescue services the time they need to evacuate people and minimise damage.
The coatings are tested and certified by leading national and international institutes and proven in real fire conditions. They have been applied to more than 600 buildings across Serbia.
Benefits of FIRESTOP coatings
Exceptional performance
High fire resistance, certified at 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, at low film thickness. The foam expands uniformly and forms a stable insulator.
High ecological standards
Water-based products with no halogens and no synthetic solvents.
Efficient
Lower consumption than other fireproof coatings, which saves material and speeds up work.
Fast, easy application
Applied straight from the package without dilution. Layers dry within a few hours, and damage is easy to repair.
Durable
Long service life.
Technical support
Support from the engineering team, with training available for contractors.
Mechanism of action
Intumescent coatings combine compounds that act together to form a carbon foam when temperature rises in a fire.
The components react at relatively low temperatures (180–200 °C) under flame, then release gases at around 250 °C that cause the coating to expand.
The foam reaches 10 to 100 times the thickness of the applied coating. Its low thermal conductivity insulates and protects the structure for a set period of time.
Fire protection of steel structures
Thanks to its functionality, durability, cost and design freedom, steel is one of the most common materials in modern construction: industrial buildings, factories and halls, sports and cultural venues, shopping malls, airports, hospitals, schools, hotels and offices.
In a fire, unprotected steel can reach critical temperature quickly and lose its stability and load-bearing capacity. The result can be building collapse, with disastrous social and economic consequences.
Technology partner
FIRESTOP™ coatings are manufactured by Firestop Internacional.
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