HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH
ADAPTA: Improving your “Modus VIVENDI®” David Pellicer Adapta Color SL, Peñíscola, Spain
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he VIVENDI® collections of
the capacity of self-ignition under the
In relation to rail transport, the VIVENDI®
Adapta® comprise a wide range
effects of high temperatures, as well
collections have obtained the classifications
of colours and finishes which
as its subsequent behaviour regarding
R1HL3 and R7HL3 according to the European
combustion or flame.
standard UNI-EN 45545-2:2013+A1:2016
are at the forefront of powder coatings
• Smoke emission and opacity:
for architectural purposes. Developed
“Railway applications. Fire protection on
with new innovative materials and
assessment of the amount and size of
railway vehicles.” Its purpose is to reduce the
manufactured with state-of-the-
solid particles in suspension generated
risk of generating a fire, control its spread and
by the combustion of materials.
its extinguishing, as well as minimising the
art technologies, they imbue a high
• Falling droplets or particles: estimate of
performance to products that makes
damage that products generated during the
them ideal for use in the most demanding
the amount of inflamed droplets that can
fire (heat, smoke and toxic gases) cause on
applications and situations.
contribute to the spread of the fire.
passengers and crewmembers.
Its high light reflective capabilities and
The classification of VIVENDI products is
In its pursuit to increase maritime safety
the impressive chromatic effects make
as follows: A2, very limited contribution to
and prevent pollution, the European
these powder coatings an excellent tool
fire; s1, low smoke production and d0, no
Union requires that equipment installed
in the design of emblematic projects that
inflamed drops/particles are produced.
on board comply with certain safety
®
standards in terms of design, construction
require differing finishes together with
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high quality standards. Its functional characteristics along with the different approvals from
and performance. Hence, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and
accredited laboratories allow the
international and European
VIVENDI® collections to transcend
standards organisations have
just the architectural scope; enabling
developed detailed performance
use in other sectors such as maritime
and testing standards for some
and rail transport. In addition, it
types of marine equipment
contributes substantially to greater
included in European Directive
safety in transport, comfort and
2014/60/EU of July 23, 2014. For
sustainability, in short, improving our
compliance with this directive,
“modus VIVENDI®”.
VIVENDI® products have been
European Directive 89/106/CEE of
tested in accordance with IMO
December 21, 1988 for construction
Resolution MSC.307 (88)-(PEF
products establishes the regulatory
Code 2010) and comply with
framework for European standard
the requirements set out in
UNI-EN 13501-1: 07 + A1:2010 rating
section MED/3.18b of Annex 1
construction products and building
Part 5 of executive regulation
elements in accordance with their behaviour against fire (EUROCLASS). The products are rated in relation to three indicators: • Contribution to fire: defined as
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EU 2018/773 dated May 15, 1
Figure 1: Its functional characteristics allow the VIVENDI® collections to transcend just the architectural scope, enabling use in other sectors such as maritime and rail transport.
N. 53 - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 - international PAINT&COATING magazine
2018 where design, construction and performance requirements and test standards for marine equipment are developed.