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Introduction
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The
very thought of fire grips the mind with fear and panic.
Overwhelming heat, suffocating smoke, loss of property, and
above all else, the loss of life. The insurance company may
be able to replace the material goods, but there are some
things that money simply cannot replace – lives, lost time
and items of sentimental value.Fire strikes when least expected. It can start just about anywhere
without warning, taking one by surprise and causing panic.
Fire
is a serious treat in our everyday lives – in our homes,
the work place and even when we travel. On the other hand,
paint is used everywhere, to decorate and to protect against
the elements and corrosion. However, regular paints are flammable and help in the spread of a fire even on
a non-flammable surface such as steel. Further, fire weakens
a structure and can lead to its collapse. Thus the need
arises for sophisticated fire-retardant
coatings to prevent the spread of fire and to protect
the structure from permanent damage.
Today organisations are rapidly realising the importance of
fire-retarding paints. To cater to this demand, Noble Paints
offers ‘Fyretard’
fire-retardant paint and ‘FyrePruffe’
intumescent coating – two immensely effective coatings
that provide the ultimate in fire protection to industries,
corporate houses, residences, institutions, etc.
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Fyretard
Noble Paints was commissioned by the Indian Navy in 1975 to paint its
indigenously built frigates, the result – ‘Fyretard’, India’s first
fire-retardant paint.
As the name suggests, it is a fire-retarding paint. It consists of
a non-flammable base and special additives. Unlike normal paints
which are flammable and aid in the spread of fire, Fyretard prevents
the spread and localizes the fire giving you time to seek help.
A small fire is easier to fight than an out-of-control blaze and
the physical and financial damage done is far less.
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On metal,
normal paint tends to burst into flames even if not
subjected to a flame directly. This is because the
intense heat conducted through the metal is
sufficient to ignite the paint and combust
spontaneously.
On
masonry,
normal coatings catch fire and act as fuel. Thus,
although concrete does not burn, the paint applied
to it does, aiding the spread of fire.
On
wood, which catches fire easily, Fyretard
does not allow the flames to spread. When subjected
to a fire, Fyretard forms a barrier between the
flame and the wood. Even after prolonged exposure to
a fire, the Fyretard coating is not destroyed and
continues to shield the wood substrate thereby
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FyrePruffe
‘FyrePruffe’ from
Noble Paints is an intumescent fire-retardant paint that not only retards the
spread of fire, it also insulates
the substrate from the intense heat of a fire. This
coating dries quickly to a flat matt finish having the
appearance of a conventional matt finish paint. On contact
with fire or excessive heat, the paint puffs up
(intumesces), forming a thick, sponge-like cellular foam
layer over 100 times thicker than the original paint film.
This foam layer insulates the substrate from the heat of the
flame, thus retarding flame spread and delaying structural
failure.
Fyrepruffe is a
highly specialised paint developed using imported technology
and raw materials. It is meant for use on any substrate
which must maintain its structural integrity in the event of
a fire, such as structural steel, load bearing
walls/columns, etc.
Depending
on the substrate dimensions and the thickness of the paint
applied, one-hour
and two-hour fire ratings can be achieved using Noble’s
‘FyrePruffe’ intumescent coating.
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Applications
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FYRETARD’
and ‘Fyrepruffe’
have numerous applications in defence,
industrial, commercial, education and residential complexes
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Electrical
Cabins
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Often
the source of a fire, this area should be painted with
either Fyretard or Fyrepruffe.
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Kitchens
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The
most frequent source of a fire in any hotel,
restaurant or residence. The walls, doors and even
kitchen counters should be protected against the
spread of fire.
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False
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The
topside of a false ceiling is very susceptible to a
fire, since it is in close proximity to the electrical
wiring and ducting which it conceals. A short -
circuit above the false ceiling is not detected until
the fire has spread considerably.
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Stairwells
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In
the event of a fire, evacuation is of paramount
importance. Painting the stairwells with
‘Fyretard’ ensures a safe avenue for evacuation.
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Doors
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‘Fyretard’
or Intumescent paint increases the fire-rating of a
fire door and even normal doors painted with these
coatings help in containing a fire, preventing it from
spreading to the adjacent area.
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Lift
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Any
room that has mechanical and electrical installations
is at risk from a fire and must be protected.
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Structural
Steel
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In
the event of a fire, steel loses its structural
strength and the building collapses. FyrePruffe
insulates the steel and delays structural failure
by up to two hours.
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Concrete
Columns
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As
with structural steel, concrete columns must also be
protected from the heat of a fire.
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Ship
bulkheads
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To
prevent a fire from spreading
between sections.
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Railway
vestibules
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To
prevent transfer of fire from one rake to another.
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Aircraft
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Safe
deposit vaults/lockers
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Due
to the insulating properties of FyrePruffe, it will
protect the contents from the intense heat of a fire.
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Safes/Document
cabinets
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Studios
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Computer/Server
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Telecom
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Fire-Retardant
Productline
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‘Fyretard
AAAA’ Finishing Paint:
Can be used on any surface after using the
appropriate primer. It dries quickly to an aesthetically
pleasing pearl-lustre finish. The coating has a long
life and the fire-retardant property lasts for the life
of the coating
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‘Fyreprime
AAAA’ Wood Primer:
A fire-retardant primer for use on wood, plywood,
particleboard, etc. It also contains an active
insecticide thereby eliminating the use of a
separate wood preservative or anti-termite coating.
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‘Fyreprime
AAAA’ Masonry Primer:
A fire-retardant primer for use on concrete, gypsum
board,
POP, etc.
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‘Fyreprime’
Zinc Chromate Primer: This fire-retardant
primer is meant for use on metal surfaces. It provides
superior anti-corrosive properties and was originally
developed for use on Naval ships. It conforms to Defence
specification.
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‘Fyrelac’
Fire-Retarding Clear Lacquer:
For discriminating interior decorators, Noble offers a
fire-retardant clear lacquer for use on wood, without
depriving it of its natural beauty. It can also be used
on stiff fabrics to reduce their flammability. It is
available in a glossy as well as semi-glossy finish.
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‘Fyretard
Wood Filler’:
This is a fire-retardant putty for use on wood, to fill
minor cracks and crevices. It’s application is easy
and can be sanded to get a smooth finish.
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‘FyrePruffe’
Intumescent Coating: Can be applied on
most surfaces (wood, concrete, FRP, etc.) without a
primer and on metal after application of ‘Fyreprime’
Zinc Chrome Primer. It has a long life and the
intumescent property lasts for the life of the coating
without deterioration.
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