Cellulosic PFP
For buildings, hospitals, airports and civil structures - passive protection against conventional fire with FIRETEX® FX6010 and FX5062 coatings.
What cellulosic fire is
Cellulosic fire is the most common type of fire - caused by the ignition of solid materials such as wood, paper, fabric and plastic. Its heating curve follows ISO 834, with temperature reaching approximately 900°C after 30 minutes. It is the dominant risk scenario in commercial buildings, hospitals, shopping malls, airports, hotels and civil structures. Passive protection against cellulosic fire is required by code in any building with a steel structure - and the minimum fire resistance rating varies with the building's use, its height and its fire load.
Products
FIRETEX® FX6010 and FIRETEX® FX5062
FIRETEX® FX6010
Water-based intumescent coating for protecting steel structures against cellulosic fire. Excellent aesthetic finish - suited to projects where the steelwork remains exposed.
- 30 to 120 min fire ratings depending on thickness and section factor
- Water-based - low VOC, suitable for application in enclosed spaces
- Surface finish compatible with decorative topcoats
- Airless spray or brush application depending on required thickness
FIRETEX® FX5062
Solvent-based formulation with higher moisture resistance for environments exposed to the weather - suitable for semi-exposed structures.
- 30 to 120 min fire ratings depending on the specified system
- Higher resistance to humidity and weathering vs. water-based
- For internal structures with occasional rain exposure
- Compatible with a wide range of anticorrosive primers
Applications
Typical applications
Steel structures of commercial and corporate buildings
Hospitals and clinics requiring high fire ratings (≥ 90 min)
Shopping malls, hotels and large buildings
Standards and compliance
ABNT NBR 14432
Fire resistance requirements for structures - defines the minimum fire rating by occupancy type and building height in Brazil.
IT-08/SP (e equivalentes)
Technical Instruction from the São Paulo Fire Department for structural fire protection - a reference for project approval.
ISO 834
Time-temperature curve for cellulosic fire - the basis for fire resistance testing of intumescent coatings.
EN 13381-8
European standard for testing intumescent coatings on steel structures - widely used as a certification reference.
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