Among fire-fighting products, we regularly encounter different terms: fire-retardant sprays, fire-retardant paints, and intumescent paints. All these products are part of passive fire protection and share the same goal: making surfaces non-flammable. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what differentiates them. <\/p>\n\n
Fire-retardant spray is colorless, unlike paint or varnish. It makes the sprayed surface non-flammable without altering its original appearance<\/strong>. It is easy to apply as it is sprayed directly onto the surface to be treated. You can also soak the surface in a bath of the product. <\/p>\n\n Treating and making furniture, textiles, decorations, or any other elements in establishments open to the public non-flammable is mandatory<\/strong>. In fact, safety commissions require a certificate proving that the elements are non-flammable and comply with the M1 standard<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n Flame-retardant sprays are developed for different materials. Alfaflor<\/em> offers fireproofing products for wood<\/a>, textiles<\/a>, and artificial plants<\/a>. >To certify that the material is non-flammable according to category M1, a specific quantity of the product must be respected. Check the application scale on each product sheet. <\/em><\/p>\n\n Fire-retardant paint does not have the ability to make a material M1 fire-resistant. It simply prevents a material from being downgraded. For example, if you want to repaint a wooden piece of furniture in an ERP, using fire-retardant paint will help you maintain the existing fire protection treatment. If you repaint fire-resistant furniture with a regular paint, the original fire-resistant treatment will no longer be valid. <\/p>\n\n The advantage of using fire-retardant paints or varnishes is that you can alter the appearance of the furniture, such as changing its color, while maintaining its M1 classification.<\/p>\n\n These products have an additional characteristic: when a fire occurs, a foam appears and swells around the treated material. They are primarily used to protect frames and steel structures. The foam, called “meringue,” helps maintain the ambient temperature during a fire and prevents the structure from collapsing. <\/p>\n\nFire-retardant varnish or paint : to maintain the fire resistance of a product<\/h3>\n\n
Intumescent paints or varnishes for structural protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n