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What Is an Intumescent Coating? A Complete Guide to Passive Fire Protection
Intumescent coatings are specially designed to provide passive fire protection throughout building structures. Used on a variety of materials, from wood to spray foam, these coatings Intumescent coatings do not stop a fire from starting. They do not extinguish...
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...
Is Spray Foam Insulation Fireproof?
Spray foam insulation (spray polyurethane foam, or SPF) is prized for its energy efficiency, but it is not fireproof. A recent report by industry experts notes that “spray polyurethane foam… is a combustible material”. In other words, spray foam will burn if exposed...
Trust Fireproof Insulation this Christmas
During the holiday season, homes are filled with festive decorations and extra warmth – but also extra fire risks. Every string of lights, scented candle, or piled blanket can add fuel to a fire. NFPA data show holiday decorations spark about 790 home fires annually,...
Intumescent Coatings for Timber, Plaster & Concrete
Intumescent Coatings in US, Canada and UK The field of passive fire protection keeps evolving. While intumescent coatings are essential for protecting structural steel, code officials in the US, Canada and the UK are now looking to these solutions for other types of...
Global Contractors Trust DC315 Paint
DC315 has become the gold standard for intumescent coating in passive fire protection around the world. Yet as more contractors, architects, and building owners rely on DC315 to achieve fire code compliance, a series of myths and misunderstandings still...
UK Lessons from CROSS on Intumescent Detailing
Intumescent coatings have become a critical element in the UK’s approach to passive fire protection, especially in tall and complex buildings. However, as guidance from the Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety (CROSS) highlights, even the best products can fail...