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Hempel Launches Hempafire Pro 400 Hempel has launched Hempafire Pro 400, a new passive fire protection coating optimised for 90 minutes of cellulosic fire protection.
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empel has launched Hempafire Pro 400, a new passive fire
We developed Hempafire Pro 400 to meet this need,” stated Roger
coating protection which is able to maintain the stability of steel
Soler, Hempel’s Group Product Manager for Cellulosic PFP.
structures in case of a fire for up to 120 minutes and that has been optimised for a maximum efficiency in the loadings for a 90-minute
The Hempafire Pro range
duration.
Coatings of the Hempel’s Hempafire Pro series can be applied to all steel
Passive fire protection coatings allow to insulate steel structures, in
profile types, both in-shop or on-site. They can also be used outdoor
case a fire occurs, by extending load-bearing capacity and providing
and in environments subject to corrosion up to C4 category, meeting
more time for the evacuation of people and emergency intervention.
the ISO 12944 standards. Hempafire Pro 315 and 400 are available in
In 2018, Hempel created its Hempafire Pro 315 which provided up
two different versions, standard and fast-drying.
to 60 minutes of cellulosic fire protection and dry film thicknesses.
Other advantages of the range include:
Now, the new Hempafire Pro 400 – which meets the BS 476 20/21
• Optimised fire protection for 60 and 90 minutes
standards – extends the fire protection to 90 and 120 minutes.
• Lower loadings: reduced paint consumption and fast drying times
“Our Hempafire Pro range of products has proven to be very attractive
• Excellent aesthetic appearance
for applicators and specifiers. The exceptionally low loadings help to
• Suitable for all steel profiles.
reduce both the total paint consumption and the number of coats
As it was designed by keeping in mind applicators, Hempafire Pro possess
required. This in turn means our intumescent coatings dry faster than
outstanding application properties and the number of coats required can
similar coatings, which helps to speed up project completion times.
be minimised by applying up to 1,600 microns DFT in one coat.
Since we launched Hempafire Pro 315, our customers have asked for a coating with similar properties certified for a 90-minute fire duration.
For further information: www.hempel.com
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