Fireproof Paints and Coatings

There are two types of fireproof protective coating for wood that act as passive fire protection measures for wooden substrates: intumescent and fire retardant coatings. 

Intumescent coatings swell up in the presence of extreme heat, forming a protective layer of char between the wood and the fire. Fire retardant paints work by releasing flame-damping gases to prevent ignition.

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