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.