Combine nullifire primers and top seals with nullifire intumescent. The technological improvements introduced by sprayfilm wb 3 type wb 3 also allowed for easier application and a. Intumescent epoxy resins are a mix of thermally reactive chemicals in a specific epoxy matrix formulated for fireproofing applications. Cable coating 3i is a heavybodied, waterbased intumescent coating which is designed to prevent flame spread along the jacketing of electrical or other cables and to provide a. They can be applied to structural members as an aesthetically pleasing fireproofing product. Intumescent fireproofing coating technology mybignano south. Recent developments of intumescent fire protection. Tests on intumescent paints for fire protection of. Pdf the use of intumescent coatings plays an important role in the fire protection of structural elements. Many steelframed structures, including some lowrise buildings, sports stadiums and opendeck parking structures, do not even require fire protection or only require active fire protection sprinkler systems. Intumescent fireproofing formulations are also provided that include clay to further improve performance.
Safe, durable and affordable, intumescent fireproofing is a thin film paint coating that is applied directly to a variety of otherwise unapproved building materials including structural steel, allowing them to meet fire code, fire rating and flame spread requirements our intumescent fireproof paint coatings are used indoors and outdoors, can be. This practice references firetestresponse standards and may involve hazardous tasks. Recent developments of intumescent fire protection coatings for. Intumescents are typically used in passive fire protection fire retardation. Arcat bim content architectural building information modeling. Having covered millions of square meters over a period of 10 years, chartek 1709 can be used with confidence for pool fires. Adding thickness to an intumescent coating application increases the amount of swelling that will occur in the case of a fire incident. Specifications for other purposes, such as, but not limited to, section 01 40 00 quality assurance, section 05 51 00 structural steel, section 07 81 16 cementitious fireproofing and section 09 90 00 painting and coatings must. Monokote mk hb extended set fireproofing is a single component, millmixed fireproofing plaster cementitious which has a delayed set feature. Intumescent fireproofing download revit system files. Intumescent coatings generally epoxy based, spray or hand applied. Behavior of intumescent epoxy resins in fireproofing applications. An intumescent coating is one of the newest and best. Do not commence work related to the installation of piping, ducts, conduit or other suspended equipment until the application of the epoxy intumescent material is complete in that area.
Routine inspection of ifrms ensures that the product will be inplace for the design life of the structure and will perform in actual building. Special inspection procedures for sfrm and intumescent. Isolatek type wb 3 can be brushed or sprayed, not rolled and is also available in a trowel grade formulation isolatek type wb 3 tg. The main characteristic of such materials is to present a preset thermal decomposition behavior. This practice references tests used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not. Ep2766451b1 intumescent fireproofing systems and methods.
Presentation rudolf hensel gmbh and audaxkeck gmbh. Intumescent materials intumescent coatings are either thin. Intumescent fireproofing coating for cables vimasco. It offers some of the best ul design thicknesses in the industry making it a very cost effective application. Intumescent fireproofing coating technology mybignano. Intumescent fireproofing technical data sheet product description isolatek type wb 3 is a waterbased, intumescent fire resistive material ifrm consisting of polyvinyl acetate resins and inorganic fillers designed for the fire protection of interior structural steel. Pdf intumescent paint as fire protection coating researchgate. Part of our ul 1709 product offer, boronfree chartek 1709 provides long term corrosion and fire protection in a single system. Sfrm and intumescent fireproofing materials march 21, 2016. Park derochie has over 50 years of experience in all forms of industrial coatings, abrasive blastingsandblasting, fireproofing, mechanical insulation and scaffolding. A world leading waterbased, intumescent coating designed for the fire protection of interior structural steel. Material solutions for passive fire protection of buildings and. The product is a high build, two pack material providing excellent.
Intumescent fireproofing and fire retardant coatings alpine. Equipment solutions for epoxy intumescent fireproofing materials. Intumescent coatings work by quickly swelling to four times their original thickness, thus insulating the structure that they are protecting. Intumescent fire resistive coating thickness measurement.
An intumescent coating is one of the newest and best fireproofing technologies in custom metal fabrication. In marine and industrial environments, where hydrocarbon pool and jet. Pdf this paper is a compendium on intumescent paint and its main features regarding chemical composition, thermophysical. Pdf download for recent developments of intumescent fire. However, there is much more to consider than just what is visible to the. Type 5 gp general purpose is a gypsum based cementitious fireproofing product designed to provide fire protection to various steel and concrete substrates for interior applications. Over 75,000 sq ft of environmentally protected shop facility allows us to accommodate piping and structural steel for fireproofing and coatings with superior quality and lower cost. Cafco sprayfilm wb 4 isolatek type 4 intumescent fire resistive material ifrm cafco sprayfilm wb 4 isolatek type wb 4 intumescent coating, when combined with cafco sprayfilm topseal, is the only waterbased system investigated by underwriters laboratories ul for use in exterior applications.
This specification section covers only intumescent fireproofing associated with the fire protection of structural steel members. Cafco sprayfilm wb 5 isolatek type wb 5 isolatek international. Intumescent fire protection system will be a complete system from a single source consisting of primer, epoxy intumescent fireproofing and topcoat. The national fireproofing contractors association5 publishes a quality assurance procedure for the application of intumescent coatings.
When subjected to high heat, these coatings expand to many times their original thickness, forming an insulating blanket that protects the steel member from heat. Intumescent coatings based on an organicinorganic hybrid resin and the effect of mineral fibres on fireresistant properties of intumescent coatings. Tucker and mulhern associates is a manufacturers representative firm specializing in building products including fire protection, acoustical, and interior finishes. Simplify the ratio checking process the ratio checking process for epoxy intumescents is important and documentation is often required. Astm e2924 142020 standard practice for intumescent coatings. Cafco sprayfilm wb 3 isolatek type wb 3 isolatek international. Fire protection american institute of steel construction. A fireproofing system consisting of primer, a layer of carbon fiberglass mesh between two layers of intumescent fireproofing material, and a polyurethane topcoat was applied at ground level and in a climatecontrolled environment in the fireproofing contractors facility. Chartek 7e is a high performance epoxy intumescent fire protection coating system. With the xm pfps controls, its easy to make sure your material is on ratio. Fire protection is accomplished through a combination of active and passive fire protection methods.
Us8519024b2 intumescent fireproofing systems and methods. Shopapplied intumescent fireproofing cuts schedule and. Cafco sprayfilm wb 5 isolatek type wb 5 intumescent fire resistive material ifrm isolatek internationals newest addition to the product line, cafco sprayfilm wb 5 isolatek type wb 5, is a technological breakthrough in waterbased intumescent technology which opens the door to exposed interior structural steel design once considered unaffordable. Intumescent fireproofing systems and methods download pdf info publication number ep2766451b1.
Intumescent fireproofing coating for cables 3i sprayedon acrylic intumescent coating. Extended set is the same as mk hb, except this product can be left unattended in the delivery system for up to 4 days. Chartek 7 is a high performance epoxy intumescent fire protection coating system. Sprayfilm wb 3 type wb 3 introduced new levels of coverage and competitive thickness requirements in the industry. A new intumescent coating can be efficient also if the existing paint is not removed. Carbolines complete line of commercial and industrial fireproofing products offers a level of unparalleled performance in several markets. Intumescent coatings are epoxybased, paintlike mixtures applied to the primed steel surface.
This is a two component solvent free amine cured 100 % solids epoxy intumescent coating. Having covered millions of square meters over a period of 10 years, chartek 1709 can be used with confidence for pool fires up to four hours, jet fires and vessel protection. Blanket systems made from manmade fibres which use insulation as their primary fire. Cafco sprayfilm wb 4 isolatek type wb 4 isolatek international. An intumescent coating is one of the newest and bestfireproofing technologies in custom metal fabrication. Intumescent fireproofing coating for cables vimasco corporation. Intumescent materials intumescent coatings are either thin film or mastic materials that intumesce and form an insulating char when exposed to fire thus providing fire protection to structural elements. O centre, stephenson road, segensworth, fareham, po15 5ru t. Passive fire protection is highly complex but crucially important, especially as buildings.
An intumescent substance is a material that swells as a result of heat exposure, thus increasing in volume and decreasing in density. Recent developments of intumescent fire protection coatings. The intumescent fireproofing formulation includes a coalescent that significantly reduces andor eliminates the potential for voc release. We have been in business since 1998 and represent many of the leading manufacturers of spray applied fireproofing, intumescent coatings, spray thermal insulation, sprayed acoustical plasters and a variety of. Carbon intumescent material swelled 20 original size after flame exposure. Another type of intumescent product is a firestopping pillow or putty that is used to protect openings from fire. Waterbased intumescent fireproofing formulations are provided that exhibit excellent fireproofing properties while simultaneously significantly reducing andor eliminating the potential for voc release and exhibiting excellent hangability properties. Ca2852030a1 intumescent fireproofing systems and methods.
For example, if a 350 mil coating of a given intumescent has been determined to have a fire rating of 1. With various types of intumescent and cementitious technologies designed for industrial or architectural applications, we can meet any project specification. If a vessel or column requires insulation for other reasons, costeffective fireproofing can often be accomplished by using stainless steel weatherjacketing over the insulation, provided the insulation. Tests on intumescent paints for fire protection of existing. E2924142020 standard practice for intumescent coatings. Therefore, the following caveats are also referenced. The use of positector 6000 gages to measure intumescent coating thickness complies with accepted industry best practice. Intumescent passive fireproofing is new technology designed to reduce the spread capability of fire that combines the fire protection of castinplace concrete or lightweight cementitious fireproofing with the flexibility, increased ease of application, and corrosion resistance of a protective coating. When you think of the damage fire does to a building, you probably think of the destruction of internal spaces. Pdf an experimental study of intumescent fire protection coatings.
The intumescent fireproofing formulation includes a coalescent that significantly reduces andor eliminates the potential for voc release and fiber constituents, e. Behavior of intumescent epoxy resins in fireproofing. A case of choice of passive fire protection pfp in an oil. Intumescent coatings, often referred to as intumescent paint, are used in buildings as a passive fire resistance measure. Sequence and coordinate application of epoxy intumescent fireproofing with work in other sections which would interfere with efficient fireproofing application. Specially designed as an intumescent coating to provide fire protection for steel in hydrocarbon pool and jet fires for different types of structures and equipment. We continue to expand our abilities, equipment and knowledge in all aspects of fireproofing technology. Intumescent paints are specially formulated reactive coatings designed to swell. Equipment solutions for epoxy intumescent fireproofing. Apr 29, 2020 intumescent fireproofing has gained momentum over the last few years in the onshore fireproofing market and park derochie has made considerable investments to remain a leader in the installation of all fireproofing products.
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