PPG launched PPG STEELGUARD951 fire retardant coating for the construction market

Coating industry

Recently, PPG announced the launch of PPG STEELGUARD ® 951 coating, this epoxy intumescent fire retardant coating is very innovative and can provide cellulose fire protection for up to three hours, which can well meet the requirements of modern steel structure buildings.

In case of fire, the passive fireproof coating can expand from a thin light film to a thick foam like thermal insulation coating, helping the steel structure to insulate and maintain the integrity and stability of the protected structure, so that people have more time to escape and reduce the damage of buildings and assets.

PPG Steelguard 951 coating can also provide effective anti-corrosion protection in highly corrosive atmospheric environment. It can meet the requirements of ISO 12944 C5 anti-corrosion without finishing coat, and achieve the same anti-corrosion effect and durability while reducing the project time and cost. Its single dry film thickness can reach 3500 microns, and the curing and drying are very fast. The steel structure can be transported the next day after spraying the fireproof coating.

Richard Mann, Global Passive Fire Protection Product Manager of PPG Industrial Protection and Marine Coatings, said: "Steel structures are playing an increasingly important role in the field of modern architecture. The steel structures of various buildings designed based on functions also need to meet specific fire protection, corrosion protection and aesthetic requirements. PPG Steelguard 951 coating is very unique, it has both beautiful decorative appearance effect and long-term durable corrosion protection function. More importantly, it can also provide efficient fire protection and ensure the stability of steel structures in fire."

The coating is based on PPG's patented strong and tough epoxy resin technology, which provides excellent weather resistance and enhanced corner protection, and can reduce the risk of coating cracking during the handling of steel structures. The test results comply with all recognized national and international fire prevention and corrosion protection standards, including EN 13381-8, BS 476, ISO 12944, GB 51249 and GB14907 (applicable to different environments and scenarios).