Cellulosic Fire Protection

International Protective Coatings Interchar product range has been specifically formulated to protect elements of structure from a cellulosic fire exposure.

What is a Cellulosic Fire?

A cellulosic fire is one characterised by a fuel source such as wood, paper, textiles, etc. These fuels are typical of modern day commercial and infrastructure projects in the Built Environment.

The Interchar product range is tested to a cellulosic standard fire curve, reaching 500°C (932°F) within 5 minutes and rising in excess of 1100°C (2012°F) over time.

The Interchar Range

Aesthetically pleasing, Interchar offers fire protection with a smooth and attractive finish that does not compromise intricate designs and shapes made with structural steelwork.

Products

The following table shows our range of Interchar products, together with a brief description and the standard to which they have been tested. Click on a product name for more information, including product brochures, material datahseets and track records.

Product Name	Description	Standard Approvals
Interchar 963	Solvent borne, Optimised for 60 minutes fire resistance	BS 476 Parts 20-21, UL 263, AS 1530.4, AS 4100 and GOST
Interchar 973	Solvent borne, Optimised for 90 and 120 minutes fire resistance	BS 476 Parts 20-21
Interchar 1120	Water borne, single pack, thin film intumescent coating optimised for 120 minute fire resistance periods	BS 476 Parts 20-21, UL 263, AS/NZ 1530.4 and GB 14907
Interchar 404	Solvent borne, Optimised for 30 and 60 minutes fire resistance, CE Marked for use in Europe	EN 13381-8, National assessments where relevant e.g. The Netherlands (NEN 6072:2001) Belgium (NBN 713.020)
Interchar 212	Epoxy, Up to 180 minutes fire resistance, Highly durable, Excellent anti-corrosion properties	BS 476 Parts 20-21, EN 13381-8, UL 263, AS 1530.4 and KS E2257
Interchar 2060	Solvent borne, single pack, high solids, intumescent coating optimized for 60 minutes fire resistance.	BS 476 Part 20-21
Interchar 1190	Water-borne, single pack, thin film intumescent coating optimized for 90 and 120 minutes fire resistance	BS 476 Part 20-21

Up to 180 minutes fire protection
Competitive dry film thicknesses
Solvent-borne and water-borne options
Off-site and on-site application
Convenient application
Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs) content
Approvals against a wide range of fire test standards

Our Interchar product range has been specifically formulated to protect structural steel sections such as standard beams and columns, hollow sections, beams with web openings and concrete filled steel tubes

To discuss your specific structural requirements, please submit your enquiry here

Third party certification of all products
Assessments for reaction to fire (RtF)
Anti-corrosion benefits
Compatible with a wide range of primers
Topcoat colour ranges
Single pack acrylic products
Single leg airless spray application for acrylics

Our durable and reliable intumescent coatings are also CE marked, meeting a range of fire duration requirements.

For further information on the CE Mark click here