Hempafire Pro 400 maintains the stability of steel structures in the event of a cellulosic fire for up to 120 minutes.
The international paints manufacturer Hempel has recently announced that its Hempafire Pro 400 passive fire protection coating has been certified according to the EN13381-8 standard and granted the CE mark, complementing the already existing BS-476 and ApplusFire certifications.
Passive fire protection (PFP) coatings insulate steel against high heat, extending its load-bearing capacity in the event of a fire, thus providing valuable extra time for evacuation and emergency response. Hempafire Pro 400 allows to maintain the stability of steel structures in case of a cellulosic fire for up to 120 minutes.
The intumescent coatings from the range Hempafire Pro have already proved their performances thanks to the exceptionally low thicknesses required to protect steel, that results in reduced total paint consumption, fewer coats to apply and protection delivered in shorter process times.
“We’re very pleased to make Hempafire Pro 400 available to customers that require the EN 13381-8 standard and CE mark. After a very successful launch last year in the UK and Middle East with the BS-476 standard, we can now provide the same cost advantages and project efficiencies to customers in mainland Europe. Moreover, during this last year we have also further improved the BS-476 loadings at 2 hours and we received an Environmental Product Declaration. Thanks to the reduced quantity of paint needed in a project, Hempafire Pro 400 can contribute to reducing the PFP-related carbon footprint of buildings,” has stated Roger Soler, the product manager for the PFP division at Hempel.
Hempafire Pro 400 is fully compatible with Hempafire Pro 315, which is optimised for 30 and 60-minute fire durations. Both products are third party certified according to EN 13381-8/9 and BS-476 20/2, are available in Fast Dry versions to provide the best results in different climatic conditions and can be used as a single solution for most common steel sections for both in-shop or on-site applications. In addition, they can be used in Type X exterior conditions and C4-High according to ISO 12944. Third party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) are available.