Subulac — intumescent coating
Certified intumescent coating for passive fire protection of steel structures. Provides up to 2 hours fire resistance under international UL and ASTM standards.
Main features
Certified passive fire protection for critical structures
Up to 2 hours
Certified fire resistance up to 2 hours depending on applied thickness
Certifications
Complies with UL 263, ASTM E119 and international fire certifications
High adhesion
Excellent adhesion over steel prepared with blasting or primer
Expansion 50:1
When exposed to fire, it expands forming an insulating charred layer
Technical specifications
Physical properties
- Base: Modified intumescent resin
- Color: White (paintable)
- Finish: Semi-matte
- Density: 1.4 - 1.6 g/cm³
- Solids by volume: 80-85%
- Expansion factor: 50:1 at 600°C
Protection properties
- Activation temperature: 200-250°C
- Fire resistance: Up to 2 hours
- Thermal conductivity: Very low when expanded
- Dimensional stability: Excellent
- Smoke emission: Low
Main applications
Commercial buildings
Protection of steel structures in office buildings and shopping centers
Industrial buildings
Protection of metal structures in industrial plants and warehouses
Refineries
Passive fire protection in high-risk petrochemical facilities
Hospitals
Protection of critical infrastructure in healthcare buildings
Parking structures
Protection of steel structures in multi-level parking
Power plants
Protection of substations and power generation structures
Certifications and standards
UL certified
Certified by Underwriters Laboratories for fire protection
ASTM E119
Meets international fire resistance testing standards
FM approved
Approved by Factory Mutual for critical industrial applications
Completed projects
Real-world applications of our industrial coatings
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