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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...
Graphene Oxide and the Future of Intumescent Coatings

Graphene Oxide and the Future of Intumescent Coatings

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Jan 29, 2026 | News

In the evolving world of fireproofing technology, innovation often begins at the smallest scale imaginable. One of the most exciting frontiers today is the integration of graphene oxide into intumescent coating systems. This nanomaterial is redefining how passive fire...
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...
The Homeowner’s Guide to “Fireproof” Insulation

The Homeowner’s Guide to “Fireproof” Insulation

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Jan 16, 2026 | Spray Foam

Every homeowner wants to know their family and property are safe — and “fireproof insulation” sounds like the perfect way to achieve that. But here’s the truth: no insulation is entirely fireproof on its own. The key to real protection lies in using fire-resistant...
How Can I Fireproof My New Build?

How Can I Fireproof My New Build?

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Dec 15, 2025 | Spray Foam, Steel Coatings

The answer starts with passive fire protection: integrating fire-resistant materials and coatings into the construction. IFTI manufactures industry-leading intumescent coatings (fire-retardant paints) that help compartmentalize a fire and meet building code...
Is Spray Foam Insulation Safe?

Is Spray Foam Insulation Safe?

by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Dec 15, 2025 | Fire Safety, Spray Foam

Spray foam insulation has a strong track record when the chemistry, conditions and code requirements all line up. Problems arise when any of those pieces are ignored. At IFTI, we focus on the part that protects people and property once the foam is in place—spray foam...
How Long Does Intumescent Coating Last?

How Long Does Intumescent Coating Last?

by International Fireproof Technologies Inc. | Nov 24, 2025 | Thermal Barrier FAQ

We design our DC315 and DC360 fire-retardant paints to be part of the building’s structure for the long haul. These thin-film acrylic intumescent provide passive fire protection for substrates like spray foam (DC315) or wood/gypsum (DC360), and under normal indoor...
Where to Buy Dc315 Paint

Where to Buy Dc315 Paint

by International Fireproof Technologies Inc. | Nov 15, 2025 | DC315, Featured

How Contractors Can Order and Use DC315  Integrating DC315 into a spray foam business is straightforward when you contact International Fireproof Technology Inc.! We sell our #1 intumescent paint for spray polyurethane foam all over the world, from North America to...
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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.

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