Chartek ONE Passive Fire Protection Launches in Europe

Simplifying passive fire protection for the energy sector

International® has introduced Chartek ONE®, a next-generation epoxy-based passive fire protection system, to the European market following its global presentation at GasTech 2025 in Milan.

Chartek ONE is a single-coat, mesh-free solution designed to protect energy sector assets against multiple fire scenarios, including hydrocarbon and cryogenic fires. It delivers up to three hours of resistance against jet and pool fires while improving installation efficiency and reducing complexity.
 

Watch the Launch Roadshows

International® marked the European launch of Chartek ONE with roadshow events that gave industry professionals the opportunity to see the system in action. The launch began in Newcastle, UK.

Key benefits of Chartek ONE

• Faster application: Single-coat, mesh-free design simplifies installation.
• Comprehensive fire protection: Resistant to hydrocarbon, jet, pool, and cryogenic fires.
• Efficiency gains: Can reduce workshop hours by up to 59 percent, cutting costs.
• Lightweight design: Lowers installed weight without compromising safety.
• Proven performance: Certified to NORSOK, ISO, and UL standards, tested beyond standard requirements.
   

Supporting safer, more sustainable projects

Chartek ONE is formulated as a 100 percent solids product without boron or chlorinated plasticisers. This reduces occupational risks during application and lowers environmental impact.

Its mesh-free structure:

• Simplifies installation
• Reduces labour and material requirements
• Cuts overall project weight

These qualities are especially valuable for offshore projects where efficiency and weight reduction are critical.

Backed by extended testing, compliance with international standards, and AkzoNobel’s leading sustainability rankings, Chartek ONE gives customers confidence in a solution that combines safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.