1. ADVANTAGES
- A “passive” system that requires no moving parts
- Thin Film – requires little space
- No maintenance required
- Easy to apply – dries to attractive finish
2. COMPARISON OF INTUMESCENT COATINGS
| EPOXY (2 PARTS) | SOLVENT | WATER BASED | NOFIRE® | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOXICITY/ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD | HIGH | HIGH | LOW | NONE |
| CONTAINS HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS | YES | YES | SOME | NO |
| SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| PERFORMANCE | HIGH | MODERATE | LOW | HIGH |
| NUMBER OF REQUIRED APPLICATIONS | MULTIPLE | MULTIPLE | MULTIPLE | ONE |
| COST | HIGH | HIGH | MEDIUM | MEDIUM |
| MILITARY, GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS | NO | NO | NO | YES |
3. NO OTHER INTUMESCENT PRODUCT CAN CLAIM THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CLIENTS
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. State Department
- U.S. NASA (Space Shuttle Program)
- New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (Subway System)
- London Heathrow Airport Light Rail (Via Bombardier)
- Several Nuclear Power Facilities in the U.S. and Europe
4. NO OTHER INTUMESCENT PRODUCT HAS THE FOLLOWING APPROVALS/CERTIFICATIONS
- UL Listed
- Germanischer Lloyd
- ASTM Class “A” Rated
- Lloyds Register
- EC Approved
- American Bureau of Shipping
- International Marine Organization
- U.S. Coast Guard