Cellulosic Fireproofing Coating from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine
The new FIRETEX® FX9502 cellulosic fireproofing coating from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine offers applicators an array of efficiencies when applying long-term corrosion and fire protection to structural steel for buildings. Applicators using the 100% solids epoxy intumescent coating can reportedly save hours, labor and costs through a combination of low application thicknesses, reduced coats and exceptionally fast drying times. The solution, which offers up to three hours of protection to structural steel in cellulosic fires, requires a lower dry film thickness (DFT) and is easier to apply compared to competitive epoxy fireproofing coatings. The company also reports that it delivers better protection from corrosion, damage and wear compared to alternative acrylic intumescent coatings. In addition, the attractive, smooth coating offers an architecturally pleasing finish compared to bulky cementitious spray applied fire resistant materials (SFRMs), enabling the use of exposed steel throughout buildings.
“Application efficiencies for fireproofing materials are critical to keeping building projects on schedule. Any delays related to the availability of coated structural steel can push timelines back and create construction bottlenecks,” said Max Tritremmel, Fire Protection Market Segment Director – Americas for Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine. “With faster applications and handling times, FIRETEX FX9502 gives applicators, general contractors and building owners the ability to keep construction projects moving without delay.”