Intumescent paint coatings types
There are many types of intumescent paint coatings available from many different manufacturers, all with varying specifications, uses, properties and abilities.
Generally, however, they can be broken down into three broad types of product...
Technology types (click button for more details).
Suitable uses
Internal
Internal and external
Internal and external
Application location
On-site
Factory or on-site
Factory or on-site
Application
Electric airless
Electric airless
Plural or pneumatic
Coats
Multiple
One or two
Multiple
VOC level (1)
Low
Low
Low
Odour level
Low
Low
Low
Cost level (2)
High cost
Cost effective
Very high cost
notes
- Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are substances containing carbon that easily become vapours or gases. They can be present in paints, coatings and cleaning products. In coatings, they assist with the quality of application and drying. They can cause respiratory and other health problems for occupants when used indoors. Their release into the indoor atmosphere is called off-gassing and it occurs over time, not just during application or drying.
- Comparative costs are based on a project with a 120 minute fire rating level.
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