An intumescent paint is a type of fire retardant paint which provides passive fire protection to a building by slowing down the progress of a fire and protecting the underlying structures. These paints are not new but recent advances have made them easier to use, more versatile and more affordable. How does it work? Most [...]
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Archive for May, 2012
Fire Retardant Gel
By admin on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 | No Comments
Fire-retardant gels are used to protect houses and other property from damage caused by uncontrolled wildfires. They are non-toxic and environmentally safe substances that can protect surfaces by adhering to them, forming a fire-shield. Fire-retardant gels are slurries of absorbent polymers with uniform cross-linked structures. They are a recent development but are proving to be [...]
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Fire Rating
By admin on Friday, May 4th, 2012 | No Comments
What is fire rating? A fire rating (fire-resistance rating) is generally a reference to how long it takes a specific material to completely burn during a standard test. Throughout the world local municipalities create building codes that demand testing of construction materials such as joists, walls, beams and ceilings. Some fire testing remains voluntary and is [...]
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Passive Fire Protection
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What is passive fire protection? Passive fire protection is one of three components of an overall strategy to limit the damage to a building in the event of a fire and increase the time available for any occupants to be evacuated: Active fire protection; includes detection systems and alarms, sprinkler systems, extinguishers and hose systems. [...]
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Intumescent Fireproofing In Action
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What is an intumescent? An intumescent is a substance that expands in the presence of heat to produce a layer of char. They have become widely used in passive fire protection products with the char acting as insulation from the heat of the fire. There are two main types of intumescent: Soft char producers; the [...]
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