Newly Certified Passive Fire Protection Coatings from Hempel
Hempel has announced that its Hempafire Pro 400 passive fire protection (PFP) coating has been certified according to the EN13381-8 standard and granted the CE mark, complementing the already existing BS-476 and ApplusFire certifications. Products are available in Europe, Africa, Middle East, South and East Asia, and Central America.
Hempafire Pro 400 maintains the stability of steel structures in the event of a cellulosic fire for up to 120 minutes, and brings users a number of efficiency benefits. PFP coatings insulate steel against high heat, which extends the steel’s load-bearing capacity if a fire breaks out, giving valuable extra time for evacuation and emergency response. Hempafire Pro 400 has been optimized to provide cellulosic fire protection for 90 and 120 minutes, and is fully compatible with Hempafire Pro 315, which is optimized for 30- and 60-minute fire durations. Hempafire Pro intumescent coatings have a low thickness required to protect steel, resulting in reduced total paint consumption, fewer coats to apply, and protection delivered in shorter process times.