Protective Coatings

Since the last decade, 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 also to the building’s furnishings and decorative elements. 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 fireproof 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. Multichem manufactures the PyroShield, FireShield, and MultiChar range of products to offer protection to your assets.

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