PASSIVE AND ACTIVE FIREPROOF, INTUMESCENT AND WATERPROOF COATING SYSTEMS

Claims

Passive and active fireproof, intumescent, and water-repellent coating systems are provided. The passive system comprises a novel composition of a fireproof, intumescent, and water-repellent coating with properties and technology for passive fire protection not exhibited by similar products currently available. This water-based composition is manufactured and designed to protect load-bearing steel structures in mixed-use buildings, including walls, floors, and between floors, by means of thin, rigid layers that provide excellent resistance and thermal protection. These layers create a thermal insulating barrier against the ignition source and, once combustion has begun, provide robust protection when exposed to high temperatures and extreme turbulent forces in any type of fire, whether cellulosic or hydrocarbon-based.In its active system form, the composition is found in the form of a powder, aerosol, or silicone.