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Material Composition and Characteristics
Fire Protection Mechanism and Effects
Application Scenarios and Requirements
Intumescent fire-retardant coatings are unique fire-protection materials, meticulously formulated with a blend of high-performance components, including foaming agents, carbonizing agents, and other auxiliary additives. These components undergo intense chemical reactions at high temperatures, rapidly releasing a large volume of gas, which propels the coating layer to expand drastically and form a porous, yet extremely tough, carbonaceous protective layer. This characteristic enables intumescent fire-retardant coatings to respond swiftly in the initial stages of a fire, constructing a solid thermal insulation barrier for the protected object.
In contrast, non-intumescent fire-retardant coatings adopt a distinctly different design philosophy. They consist primarily of a series of non-flammable or flame-retardant inorganic thermal insulation materials, which inherently possess excellent fire resistance and thermal insulation properties. In the event of a fire, non-intumescent fire-retardant coatings do not undergo expansion reactions but rely on their inherent material characteristics to continuously and stably exert thermal insulation and fire protection effects.
The fire protection mechanism of intumescent fire-retardant coatings primarily lies in their unique expansion characteristics. When exposed to high temperatures or flames, the foaming agents and carbonizing agents in the coating rapidly react, generating a large amount of gas that propels the coating layer to expand drastically, forming a thick carbonized layer. This carbonized layer not only effectively isolates the flame from direct contact with the substrate but also significantly reduces the heat transfer efficiency, thereby providing effective fire protection for the protected object. Generally, the fire resistance duration of intumescent fire-retardant coatings can reach 1-2 hours, gaining valuable time for personnel evacuation and firefighting rescue in the initial stages of a fire.
The fire protection effect of non-intumescent fire-retardant coatings mainly depends on the fire resistance and thermal insulation properties of the materials themselves. In the event of a fire, the coating layer can continuously and stably exert thermal insulation effects, effectively slowing down the heat transfer rate to the protected object. Since it does not undergo an expansion process, non-intumescent fire-retardant coatings can maintain stable fire protection effects for a longer time in a fire, with a typical fire resistance duration of 2-3 hours.
Intumescent fire-retardant coatings are widely used in indoor decoration, steel structure surfaces, and other occasions requiring high decoration and aesthetic properties. Without compromising fire protection performance, they can add a touch of bright color and texture to buildings. However, it should be noted that due to their relatively shorter fire resistance limits, intumescent fire-retardant coatings may not be suitable for occasions with extremely high fire resistance requirements.
