BRAND-NEW
Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Can Now Rely on Hempel’s Hempafire Pro Cellulosic Fire Protection Coatings Coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean its Hempafire Pro range of passive fire protection coatings, which provides fire protection to steel structures for up to 120 minutes.
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empel has recently launched Hempafire Pro, a range of passive
tested and approved according to EN 13381 8/9.
fire protection (PFP) coatings, in Mexico, Central America and the
Now this range is available for the first time in Mexico, Central America
Caribbean. Now these areas can protect their steel buildings in the event
and the Caribbean, where it complements Hempel’s Hempacore One
of a fire for up to 120 minutes improving the safety of the facility.
product, which has been available in these areas since 2014 and has been
As PFP coatings isolate steel during a fire, Hempafire Pro is able to extend
used in numerous projects, including the Fire Station of San José in Costa
the bearing capacity of the steel and provide extra valuable time for
Rica and the Torre Reforma building in Mexico.
evacuation and emergency response.
“We are very pleased to be launching our Hempafire Pro range in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The coatings help protect property
Hempafire Pro PFP
and people during a fire and we believe they will be welcomed by building
Hempafire Pro PFP consists of two intumescent coatings:
owners, steel fabricators and contractors, providing the same success as
• Hempafire Pro 315 provides up to 90 minutes cellulosic fire protection
we have seen in Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia”, says Roger
and is optimised for 60 minutes.
Soler, Hempel’s Group Product Manager, Cellulosic PFP.
• Hempafire Pro 400 provides up to 120 minutes cellulosic fire protection
He continues: “The coatings are very attractive for applicators and
and is optimised for 90 minutes.
specifiers. The exceptionally low loadings help to reduce both total paint
Both coatings are available in standard and quick-drying version and
consumption and the number of coats required. This in turn means our
can be used for most common steel profile types in in-shop and on-site
intumescent coatings dry faster than similar coatings, which helps to
applications. Furthermore, they are tested and approved according to
speed up project completion times.”
BS 476 20/21 and can be used in outdoor conditions and corrosion environments up to C4 according to ISO 12944. Hempafire Pro 315 is also
For further information: www.hempel.com
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