LYNGBY, Denmark — Hempel has launched its first product for the hydrocarbon PFP segment: Hempafire XTR 100. Providing UL 1709-certified hydrocarbon passive fire protection in a lightweight coating with low dry film thicknesses, the coating offers safety and project benefits for customers.
An epoxy intumescent coating, Hempafire XTR 100 reportedly insulates steel during a hydrocarbon pool fire, extending the steel’s load-bearing capacity for up to four hours. It is designed specifically for the oil and gas segment, such as downstream refining and petrochemical plants.