Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection
Intumescent coatings compliant with international fire safety standards
Cellulosic passive fire protection (PFP) protects the stability of structural steel found in commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities and other infrastructure projects in the event of a fire. Our intumescent coatings transform from a thin film into an insulating char that helps to protect steel from high temperatures. This minimizes asset damage and provides additional time for occupants to escape.
Versatile options to meet specific project needs
The PPG Steelguard® PFP product range offers intumescent coatings designed for various fire ratings and climatic exposure conditions. They are designed for easy application in-shop and on-site with a durable, crack-resistant finish that helps withstand wear from transportation and construction.
With waterborne, solvent-based and solvent-free formulations, PPG Steelguard® coatings meet the performance, aesthetic, and sustainability requirements of infrastructure projects around the world.
Fire protection ratings from 30 minutes to up to 4 hours
Quick overcoat, early hardness development and rapid curing properties
Smooth surface provides excellent aesthetics for exposed steel features
Tested and certified to national and international fire protection standards
Industries
Plants and facilities
With extensive experience supporting large-scale construction projects, we provide comprehensive coatings solutions to meet the needs of cutting-edge technology manufacturing. Whether for EV battery, semiconductor or data center plants, PPG solutions provide unparalleled durability and reliability to support critical systems against corrosion.
Commercial buildings
Ideal for high-traffic areas, our systems for commercial buildings deliver proven protection from frequent use, extreme weather conditions and fire, promoting durability while enhancing aesthetic performance of steel. Our innovations are engineered to protect what’s popular, from stadiums and arenas to airports and high-rise office buildings.
Featured products
PPG STEELGUARD® 951
An intumescent epoxy coating that offers superb weathering, corrosion and chemical resistance while providing up to 4 hours of protection against cellulosic fires. It can be used effectively in ISO 12944 C5 environments without a topcoat.
PPG STEELGUARD® 651
Waterborne intumescent coating with low VOC, suitable for on-site application in occupied buildings for up to 2 hours of fire protection against cellulosic fires. It is compatible with a wide range of fast-drying PPG primers and topcoat colors.
PPG STEELGUARD® 701
Offering exceptional durability, this solvent-borne intumescent coating enables wet-on-wet topcoat application. It offers up to 60 mils DFT in a single coat for up to 2 hours of cellulosic fire protection.
STEELGUARD® 652
STEELGUARD® 652 solution is engineered to protect critical infrastructure, combining excellent corrosion resistance and proven UL-certified protection with a high-end finish and low VOC properties.
