Fire Protection Coatings*
Fire protection coatings are special substances applied to materials or structures to reduce their vulnerability to fire. These coatings can be organic, inorganic, or hybrid, and they act by forming a protective barrier that prevents the spread of fire and heat. Commonly used on metal structures, wood, and other building materials, these coatings enhance fire resistance and provide additional time for the evacuation of people and property in the event of a fire.
Fire protection coatings may include various components such as intumescent materials, which expand in volume and form a porous foam that insulates and protects the base from high temperatures. There are also fire-resistant paints and films containing chemical elements that help reduce the flammability of coated surfaces. The application of such coatings is an important aspect of building codes and safety standards, as they help manage fire risk and ensure structural safety.
New name SW / Old name Sika
FIRETEX® Platinum-120
Sika® Unitherm® Platinum-120 (old name)
FIRETEX® FX5090
Sika Unitherm® ASR (old name)
A single-component, water-based, thin-film, intumescent fire protection coating. Intended for use on interior and exterior exposed structural steel substrates, Firetex FX5090 water-based intumescent coating is designed to meet the highest performance, aesthetic and environmental demands of today’s commercial construction industry with ratings up to two hours.
FIRETEX® Concrete WB
Sika® Unitherm® Concrete W (old name)
Water-based Intumescent Coating for Concrete Structures. This water-based intumescent coating system is specifically designed for concrete, masonry, and brickwork in interior environments, such as areas not exposed to weathering. Upon exposure to heat or fire, it generates an insulating carbon char foam that effectively shields the concrete substrate from heat and fire damage
Unitherm® 1705
Sika Permacor® 1705 (old name)
1-component alkyd based primer for steel. It is used for priming steel before applying flame retardant coatings.
* IMPORTANT!
Statement from Sherwin-Williams
As in the Declaration of Conformity on transfer of business, Sherwin-Williams confirms that the change of product name from Sika to Sherwin-Williams does not affect the composition of the products. Hereby confirms that the products are still manufactured from the same raw materials, using the same formulations and manufacturing process, with the same quality and have the same specifications as before.
** IMPORTANT.
Statement from Sherwin-Williams
Effective July 1, 2023, all documents will use the new Sherwin-Williams product names. All products manufactured after July 1, 2023 will have new labels and new Sherwin-Williams product names. All products manufactured and already in stock prior to July 1, 2023 will be sold with the former Sika labels and the former Sika product names. During the transition period, it is possible that customers will purchase from the products with the former Sika labels and the former Sika product names. Alternatively, they may receive a mixture of Part A and Part B brands.