Intumescent coating types
Epoxy based intumescent
Positives
- Extremely hard wearing.
- Can be used for cellulosic and petrochemical fire protection.
- Very high levels of finish can be achieved with some epoxy products.
- Best suited to be done off-site due to plural pump setup required.
- Can achieve high film builds overcoat.
Negatives
- Expensive product to buy.
- Requires expensive plural component equipment to apply.
- Only achieves higher 90 to 120 minute FRLs.
- Hard to achieve high levels of finish.