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Intumescent Paint Colors: IFTI Options for Code-Compliant Fire Protection

Intumescent Paint Colors: IFTI Options for Code-Compliant Fire Protection

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Feb 27, 2026 | Intumescent Coatings

Fire protection coatings don’t have to be purely functional. While intumescent paints are designed for life safety, IFTI has developed solutions that also give builders and designers a choice in appearance.  IFTI’s leading products, DC315 is available...
Understanding the Intumescent Coating Lifespan

Understanding the Intumescent Coating Lifespan

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Feb 15, 2026 | Intumescent Coatings

Intumescent coatings are one of the most reliable forms of passive fire protection available for steel and structural materials. But like all building components, they have a finite lifespan that depends on how they’re applied, where they’re used and...
The Science of Intumescent Coating Durability

The Science of Intumescent Coating Durability

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Feb 9, 2026 | Intumescent Coatings

The durability of intumescent coatings is one of the most important factors in modern building safety. A groundbreaking 2024 study published in the Fire Safety Journal by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Germany has provided new...
Intumescent Coatings: How Fire-Retardant Paint Was Invented and How It Works

Intumescent Coatings: How Fire-Retardant Paint Was Invented and How It Works

by International Fireproof Technologies Inc. | Jan 22, 2026 | Intumescent Coatings

Fire protection does not always look dramatic. In many modern buildings, one of the most important fire-safety systems is completely invisible during everyday use. Intumescent coatings look like ordinary paint, but when exposed to extreme heat, they transform into a...

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International Fireproof Technology Inc. (IFTI) is the manufacturer of the industry leading DC315 intumescent coating (intumescent paint) for the 15 minute thermal barrier protection of spray foam insulation. IFTI also manufactures an innovative, simple to use and cost effective line of firestop products, intumescent fire retardants, thermal barriers and fire protective coatings. IFTI products are fully listed and compliant to many international standards such as NFPA, ASTM, UL, ULC, Intertek and FM.

International Fireproof Technology, Inc.
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17528 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614

Office: 949-724-8888
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