Since last decates, there has been renewed interest in improving the fire safety of buildings. This movement applies not only to the physical structure of the building but to the building’s furnishings and decorative elements as well. Although active fire suppression systems such as sprinklers and fire extinguishers continue to be employed, fire code officials increasingly believe that passive systems are needed as well to reduce smoke and slow fire spread. These passive systems require materials that are either innately fire proof or that can be protected by the incorporation of a fire retardant into the material or by coating the material with a fire retardant coating. Intumescent coatings are the tried and tested way of protecting buildings and ultimately people and lives. Multichem manufactures PyroShield, FireShield and MultiChar, range of products to offer protection to your assets.

Multichem manufacturers water-based technology, which gives a smooth finish in a faster time than other methods. Given the environmental benefits of water-based coatings then these products are now the preferred choice among specifiers and applicators alike. For 60-120 minutes fire protection Multichem have introduced Pyroshield WA range of products giving superior loadings over a wider range of section types, as well as being very easy to spray.

Solvent-Based Intumescent Coatings

For when environments are exposed or semi-exposed then Pyroshield S, solvent based products still provide an answer in obtaining an excellent finish in a reasonable time frame.

Epoxy-Based Intumenscent Coating for Hydrocarbon and jet fire

PFP (Passive Fire Protection) coatings are used extensively throughout the oil, gas and petrochemical industries to protect safety critical structures and equipment from the ever present threat of hydrocarbon hazards such as spills, explosions and fires. FireShield and MultiChar system is uniquely suited to protection against such hazards. Based on flexible epoxy intumescent technology, this type of coating is designed to expand upon exposure to heat into an insulating protective char. This prevents steel from heating up rapidly and delays the loss of load-bearing capacity and integrity – buying crucial time for personnel to escape and limiting asset and environmental damage.