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Graphene Oxide and the Future of Intumescent Coatings
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
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
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?
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?
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?
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
IFTI is the world's manufacturer of DC0315 and other intumescent coatings. To buy our product as a retailer or contractor, get in touch: Contact International Fireproof Technologies Inc. In the U.S. you can call us at: 949-975-8588 How Contractors Can Order and Use...
Fire Resistant Insulation Saves Lives
As winter approaches, heating equipment use drives a surge in home fires. NFPA data show that nearly half of U.S. heating-equipment fires occur in December through February, and portable space heaters are involved in 80% of heating-fire deaths. Overall, about 41,000...
Passive Fireproofing in High Rises
Passive fire protection is vital in high-rise construction because the structure itself must withstand fire long enough for people to exit safely. Steel, a common material in tall buildings, loses strength and stiffness at elevated temperatures, compromising integrity...
DC315 Protects Your Holiday Fireplace
As winter 2025/26 approaches and homeowners ready their fireplaces for cozy evenings, new fire safety questions emerge. Many builders and remodelers are finishing basements or sealing gaps in walls with spray polyurethane foam (SPF) for extra insulation, even around...