Touch Fire Product Report
Introduction
Fire is one of the greatest hazards in industrial and construction environments, causing substantial financial and human losses. The use of fire-resistant coatings is essential to prevent fire spread and minimize potential damage. “Touch Fire,” developed by Kimia Sepehr 37, is an advanced and intelligent solution designed to prevent fire and control it. This product leverages advanced technology to provide high safety levels, effectively preventing the creation and spread of fire.
Technical Features of Touch Fire
- Temperature Control and Fire Spread Prevention
Touch Fire limits the temperature to below 100°C, preventing the spread of fire. This feature helps control fire pressure and range, protecting against internal explosions and fire-induced pressure - Smart Enzyme Regulating Temperature and Pressure
Touch Fire includes a smart enzyme that automatically adjusts fire temperature, pressure, and range, preventing fire spread. These enzymes have a unique biological structure with a lifespan of up to 30 years, controlling the fire effectively at its source - No Smoke or Toxic Gas Emission
During combustion, Touch Fire emits no smoke or toxic gases, making it ideal for sensitive environments where health and environmental protection are critical - High Hardness and Resistance to Impact and Scratch
With a hardness rating between 6 and 7 (even harder than concrete), Touch Fire withstands impact and scratch, preventing cracking and surface damage - Resistance Against Heat Transfer Methods (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)
With a heat transfer coefficient of 45% (compared to iron at 70%), Touch Fire effectively prevents heat transmission to material surfaces, providing 100% resistance against all three heat transfer methods - Resistance to Specific Environmental Conditions
Touch Fire is resistant to acid rain and UV rays, maintaining its effectiveness in high-humidity environments and exposure to various gases without requiring additional coatings or primers - Non-Carbonizing and Molecular Integrity
Touch Fire does not carbonize or degrade molecularly when exposed to fire, allowing it to retain its hardness even against fire waves - Internal Explosion and Fire Pressure Resistance
Touch Fire has features for controlling explosion points and fire paths, effectively withstanding internal explosions and fire pressures - Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Fungal Properties
This product’s anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties prevent biological contamination, extending the life of protected surfaces - Suitability for Petrochemical and Gas Environments
Touch Fire is effective in industrial and petrochemical settings with various gases and special conditions, preventing fire spread in these environments - High Coverage and Optimal Usage
One kilogram covers 4-8 square meters with a 50-micron layer thickness, and no primer is needed. In humid environments, an adhesive additive is recommended - Long-Term Durability
To maintain its quality, this product should be stored in a dry and cool environment at 5 to 35°C, with a shelf life of 24 months in its original packaging without air/oxygen exposure - Cooling and Fire Extinguishing Capacity for Large Spaces
Touch Fire has a specific heat capacity approximately 60 times that of water (C/Z. W-60), making it highly effective in cooling and fire containment in large spaces like forests
Fire Retardant Paint Guide
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What is a Fire Retardant
A fire retardant reduces the combustibility of timber and timber related material, making them more difficult to ignite. They also slow the rate at which flames spread and reduce flashover
What is EU Class B and C
In most cases, BS476 (parts 6&7) has now been replaced with the European Test EN13501-1. The UK Building Regulations recognize both, and as a comparison, a product achieving a Class B under EN13501-1 is considered to be the same as a product having Class 0 under the old BS476 system. Products with a Class C classification are considered to have the equivalent of a Class 1 rating. Please note though, that the opposite is not the case. A Class 0 product will not automatically be classed as B under EN13501-1
EN13501-1 adds two additional test criteria; smoke generation and burning droplets. So a product rated B-s1-d0 will have the equivalent to a Class 0 rating, with little or no smoke (s1) and no burning droplets (d0)
The following chart shows the various designations for the EN system of testing
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Material Designation |
Additional Requirements |
European |
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No |
No |
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Non-combustible |
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• | A1 |
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• |
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A2 – s1 d0 |
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Combusts with difficulty |
• |
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B, C – s1 d0 |
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B, C – s3 d0 |
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• |
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B, C – s1 d2 |
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B, C – s3 d2 |
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Combusts over time |
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D – s3 d0 |
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D – s3 d2 |
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E – d2 |
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| Combusts easily |
F |
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What is Class 1
Class 1 is a classification under test BS476 Pt 7 – Surface spread of Flame. The test measures the distance and time a flame will spread across a surface. Class 1 is the best result from the test
What is Class 0
Class 0 is a classification of limited combustibility from The Building Regulations. In order for a system to achieve Class 0 it must meet these requirements from two tests
It must achieve a Class 1 fire rating from the Surface spread of flame test BS478 Pt 7
It also must achieve a certain index on the Fire Propagation test BS476 Pt6. This test measures the amount of heat the surface is giving off during the fire. It must achieve an index figure of less than 6 after 90 seconds and an index figure of less than 12 after the full 20 minute test
Where can you use fire retardant paints and impregnation liquid
Material or surface type
Painted, stained or varnished
Softwood
Hardwood
MDF (FR & non-FR)
Melamine faced MDF
Plywood
Particle board
Bamboo
Painted canvas on plasterboard
Construction type
Interior and exterior cladding
Panelling
Decking
Barge boards
Soffits
Timber ceilings and walls
Summerhouses and Sheds
Garden offices
Log cabins
Fencing
Timber framing
KIMIA 37 is a clear or white, waterborne fire retardant coating for protecting timber and timber related products to BS476:Part 6: 1989 and BS476: Part 7: 1987 to UK Building Regulations Class 0&1
The product is non-hygroscopic and is suitable for both interior and exterior application, when used in association with the correct protective lacquer. Can be applied to previously painted or stained surfaces when used in conjunction with the ACS Adhesion Primer
The product has also been tested in accordance with EN13501 Parts EN13823: 2002 (SBI) and EN11925-2: 2002: Ignitability Test on both particleboard and MDF, achieving a rating of B/S1/d0
KIMIA 37 is single-pack, waterborne clear or white fire retardant paint and intumescent coating for application to timber and timber related products
When used correctly the product imparts fire resistance to BS476 Part 20 for 30- and 60-minutes insulation (depending on substrate) and BS476 Parts 6 & 7. To protect timber and timber related products such as hardwoods, softwoods, cladding, boarding and certain plastics. Suitable for providing up to 60 minutes protection when used on certain timber construction
Tested to BS EN13823: 2002 (SBI) and BS EN 11925-2: 2002 Ignitability achieving a classification of B/s1/d0 on both particleboard and MDF
Also tested to EN 1364 – 1: 1999 on 20mm Norway spruce shiplap cladding, achieving 66-minutes resistance
KIMIA 37 is a clear or white, primer less waterborne fire retardant coating for protecting interior timber and timber related products to BS476: Part 6: 1989 and BS476: Part 7: 1987 to UK Building Regulations Class 0&1
The product is non-hygroscopic and is suitable for interior application, normally without the use of a protective lacquer. The product has also been tested in accordance with EN13501 Parts EN13823: 2002 (SBI) and EN11925-2: 2002: Ignitability Test on both particleboard and MDF, achieving a rating of B/S1/d0
Used to protect timber and timber related materials such as softwood, hardwood, hardboard, chipboard, plywood, MDF (both fire rated and non-fire rated), bamboo and melamine faced boards
On interior surfaces, not subjected to wear or damage, S92/FR/P can be used without a protective topcoat. The product dries to a satin finish. S92/FR/P is a reasonably robust coating, however all surfaces subject to heavy wear or damage (such as commercial wall paneling and all flooring situations) will require the use of a protective topcoat
KIMIA 37 is a new generation, clear, waterborne fire retardant, surface applied impregnation liquid for protecting untreated timber and timber related substrates. Tested in accordance with EN13501 on softwoods, hardwoods, and particleboard achieving a rating of B/S1/d0 (equivalent to Class 0 & 1 to UK Building Regulations)
KIMIA 37 can be easily applied to a wide variety of surfaces including unpainted floors, timber framing, paneling, decking, soffit board, fencing and cladding, both interior and exterior