Avoid Misconceptions and Choose the Right Fire Retardant Coating: Different spaces and materials have varying performance requirements for fire retardant coatings. Therefore, when selecting coatings, consult experienced store sales staff. Using the appropriate fire retardant coating in suitable locations ensures effective fire prevention.
Misconception 1
Apply fire-retardant coating on steel structures with wooden structures
Since wood-structured fire-retardant coatings and steel-structured fire-retardant coatings are indistinguishable to the naked eye, consumers must be aware of the detailed properties of fire-retardant coatings when making a purchase. If steel structures are coated with wood-structured fire-retardant coatings, the adhesion will significantly decrease, and they are prone to flaking off, thereby compromising fire safety.
Misconception 2
Unspecified solvent-based and water-based fire retardant coatings
There are two types of fire-resistant coatings for steel structures: solvent-based fire-resistant coatings and water-based fire-resistant coatings. In terms of adhesion, solvent-based coatings have greater adherence than water-based ones. Therefore, for outdoor steel structures, solvent-based fire-resistant coatings should be used, while indoor steel structures can utilize either solvent-based or water-based fire-resistant coatings.
Some fire-resistant coatings produced by domestic manufacturers release toxic gases when exposed to fire. If such coatings are used on fire-resistant electrical products, toxic gases will be emitted upon a fire. For instance, the obsolete G60 chlorinated polyethylene fire-resistant coating, which releases toxic chlorine gas upon ignition, should not be selected.
The quality of application for fire-resistant coatings affects the fire-retardant properties of the material, hence, the coating quality of fire-resistant coatings should be given importance. Different fire-resistant coatings may have slightly different application methods, but their basic construction points are the same.
