Hempel Fire Protection Coating Targets Lower Film Thickness
Hempel has launched Hempafire Optima 515, a waterborne cellulosic passive fire protection coating for interior steel structures used in civil infrastructure projects.
The coating provides fire ratings of up to 150 minutes and has been tested according to BS 476. Certification was provided by ApplusFire.
Hempafire Optima 515 has a 75% solids content and can be applied at up to 1.5 mm dry film thickness per coat. Hempel said most applicable steel sections can achieve the required fire protection in two coats within one working shift.
“Passive fire protection has always been about safety, but today’s projects also require more efficient application and reduced material consumption,” said Roger Soler, product manager, cellulosic passive fire protection at Hempel.
The coating has very low VOC content and is supported by a third-party-verified Environmental Product Declaration. It is initially available in the Middle East, with expansion planned in other markets that follow BS 476 standards.
Learn more about Hempafire Optima.
Lower film-thickness and coat-count requirements can reduce material use, labor and project timelines for industrial and protective coatings applied to structural steel.
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