Designed for application across a wide range of assets — including stadiums, high-rise buildings, transport hubs, factories, warehouses and data centres — the latest additions from Sherwin-Williams respond to increasing demand for quicker project delivery and more cost-efficient fire protection solutions. With faster drying times and reduced film thickness, they provide up to 120 minutes of fire protection for modern infrastructure.
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine has strengthened its world-class FIRETEX portfolio with the launch of two new solvent-based intumescent coatings, FX1008 and FX2008, designed to enhance efficiency, safety and performance across a wide range of steel protection projects.
The new products provide up to 120 minutes of passive fire protection in accordance with BS 476 testing standards. Compared with conventional one-pack solvent-based materials, both coatings offer significantly faster drying times and require lower film thickness, helping contractors improve productivity while reducing overall material consumption.
FX2008 features a specialised solvent blend with a lower flash point temperature, making it suitable for controlled, in-shop application. FX1008, by contrast, incorporates a high flash point solvent blend to optimise application characteristics and enhance safety for on-site use under variable conditions. Both products deliver consistent film build, excellent durability and a smooth architectural finish, even in demanding environments.
As part of the company’s one-pack solvent-based intumescent range, the coatings enable faster build times and increased throughput without compromising on quality, safety or performance.
The FIRETEX range is supported by Sherwin-Williams’ Fire Engineering and Estimation Team (FEET), comprising qualified engineers and members of recognised professional institutions. The team provides detailed estimations based on customer drawings and 3D BIM models to determine the required coating thickness for each steel section.
Using the Firetex Design Estimator (FDE) software, FEET conducts advanced engineering analysis to optimise material requirements and can also supply a comprehensive CO2 report for each project.
“FX2008 for controlled in-shop coating and FX1008 for dynamic on-site work were engineered to boost efficiency on projects ranging from high-value infrastructure to manufacturing and processing facilities. Their superior performance delivers 90 to 120 minutes of passive fire protection. Faster drying and lower thickness requirements help keep schedules on track, reduce material usage and ultimately save contractors valuable time and money,” has stated Alex Tsiolas, Senior Portfolio Manager: Fire Protection EMEAI at Sherwin-Williams.
Key features and benefits:
- Greater application efficiency:
Faster drying enables quicker recoating and reduced waiting times, helping projects stay on schedule both in-shop and on-site.
- Lower material consumption:
Reduced film build means less product is required per project, leading to cost savings and more competitive bids.
- Versatile environmental performance:
FX2008 supports controlled production workflows, while FX1008 withstands variable site conditions without compromising finish.
- Improved contractor productivity:
Faster turnaround and reduced labour hours make the products ideal for complex, large-scale or time-sensitive builds.
- High-quality final appearance:
Smooth, consistent finish compatible with coloured and tintable topcoats for exposed architectural steel.
- Enhanced fire-resistance performance:
Reliable protection for 90–120-minute ratings, meeting increasingly stringent safety requirements in modern infrastructure.