Fire Protective Coatings
Life-saving protection from fires, cryogenic spills and corrosion
Performance without Compromise
Fires, cryogenic spills and corrosion can all weaken structural steel, causing concern for the integrity of steel structures and the safety of personnel working in and around those structures.
Sherwin-Williams FIRETEX® intumescent coatings provide critical passive fire protection, cryogenic spill protection and corrosion protection for the design life of steel assets – delivering up to four hours of fire protection on steel, based on the solution you choose – with the added benefit of an aesthetically-pleasing finish for exposed structural steel.
Cellulosic & Hydrocarbon Fire Protection
Time-Tested Formulations
With our safety-first mentality, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine has been leading the industry to mitigate threats, and to protect and preserve lives with advanced fireproofing coatings and comprehensive specification support.
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Cellulosic Fire Protection
FIRETEX® intumescent cellulosic coatings are among the industry’s broadest range of approved beam listings for a solvent-based fire protection coating. Offering premium protection and aethestics for construction projects from skyskrapers to manufacturing facilities, plants, commerical buildings and more.
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Hydrocarbon Fire Protection
FIRETEX® intumescent hydrocarbon coatings are the ideal choice for petroleum facilities, chemical processing plants, offshore platforms and any facilities facing jet fires, pool fires, boiling liquid expanding vapor explosions (BLEVEs), and blasts.
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THIRD-PARTY VERIFIED
As a highly regulated industry, coatings must undergo an intensive and thorough verification process. Product testing conducted by our in-house research and development teams, along with third-party organizations, ensures our products are meeting or exceeding industry specifications. All FIRETEX materials are independently tested, verified and certified to the most stringent U.S. and international standards, including:
- ASTM E119
- UL 263
- ISO 22899-1
- ISO 20088
- ISO 12944 CX
- UL 2431
- ASTM E84
- Lloyds Register
- Det Norsk Veritas
- Blast Over Pressure
- ICC ES AC23
- ICC ES AC523
- NFPA 58
- NFPA 290
- BAM Vessel Test
- UL CDXA
- UL CDYD
- UL 1709
- UL 2431
- NORSOK M501 Rev 6
Featured Product
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FIRETEX® FX9502
Critical Fire Protection for Construction Projects
Sherwin-Williams has developed FIRETEX® FX9502, an ASTM E119-approved, mesh-free, 100% solids epoxy intumescent coating offering up to four hours of protection to structural steel in cellulosic fires. FIRETEX® FX9502 has been formulated to provide corrosion protection, damage resilience and fire protection in one seamless solution.
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Cost Saving Advantages
- Excellent durability
- Chemical resistance
- Corrosion resistance
- Optimized for shop application
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Our sales and tech teams are prepared to answer questions regarding which products will best suit your project — it is never too early to discuss!
Fire Engineering & Estimation Team
Engineering and Estimation Support
Whether you need basic support or fully fire engineered and optimized coatings specifications, our qualified Fire Engineering & Estimation Team (FEET) will deliver customized recommendations to comply with industry and asset owner specifications. Let’s get this critical conversation started.
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Support for Your Goals
- Support in finding the ideal FIRETEX solution for your project
- Product specification, thickness, and volume calculations
- Early involvement in your project for maximum impact on cost and sustainabilty goals
Trusted Fire Protection Products
Sherwin-Williams Fire Protection intumescent coatings are a trusted choice in the fireproof coatings industry. Our FIRTETEX line delivers on performance and aesthetics and is a top choice for protecting valuable assets. Explore some of our most popular products:
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A Wealth of Knowledge
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Fire Protection Expertise
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Support with products and requirements needed to construct fire-safe buildings.
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