Hempafire Extreme 550

Very competitive thicknesses resulting in reduced paint consumption and less coats to apply. Wide coverage of protectable Hp/A, allowing the use of light steel sections for higher fire ratings. Fire protection up to 4 hours. Optimized for the range of R30 to R120. Excellent durability towards mechanical damages, chemical resistance and weather exposure. Weather resistant and up to C5 conditions without topcoat. Topcoat only needed for aesthetic purposes. Smooth surface and compatible with a wide range of topcoats, allowing the desired Aesthetic finish of the steel. Reduced application costs and Fast process time, combining high DFT/coat with a reduced total PFP thicknesses to apply. Protection achieved in less coats. One product for most common steel sections to reduce complexity in application and specification. It has been approved and 3rd party certified according to EN13381-8 and BS 476-21. It has ETA with CE mark and ApplusFire approvals. Can be applied up to 3-5 mm [118-196 mils] dry film thickness per coat (depending on the set up), thus providing the required protection in less coats. Optimized to maximize throughput and DFT/coat with plural feed application equipment. Application with single leg equipment also possible for touch ups / small areas. Solvent free / 100% solids, product has very low VOC. Environmental Product Declaration with third-party certification is ongoing (Type III EPD, acc. to ISO 14025, EN 15804). Product can contribute to EPD credits for LEED and BREEAM projects. Complies with EU Directive 2004/42/EC, The Paints Directive on the limitation of volatile organic compounds: subcategory i.

As intumescent fire protection for structural steel in interior and exterior service conditions, up to Type X (EAD350402-00-1106 / EN 16623) and C5 conditions (ISO 12944-2). Suitable for I section beams, H columns, hollow sections and cellular beams. As a repair and touch-up coating for damaged areas of Hempafire Extreme 550.