PPG PITT-CHAR NX

Characteristics

• Provides passive fire protection to structures, divisions (decks, bulkheads and firewalls), process vessels, pipework and equipment which are safety critical. Ensures structural stability, integrity and meeting insulation requirements
• Highly durable, epoxy intumescent coating that provides excellent corrosion protection
• Suitable for use in offshore and onshore environments with ISO 12944-2 corrosivity categories of C5 and CX (offshore)
• Resistant to industrial environments including splash and spillage of chemicals
• Suitable for substrates including aluminum, carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless/duplex steels and composites
• Resistant to the damage from vibration, abrasion, impact and from deflection of structures during fabrication, transportation, extreme loading conditions and low temperatures
• Withstands vapor cloud explosion events including blast over-pressure, drag and secondary projectile impact forces
• Can be applied by spray, nozzle or trowel. Suitable for converting into finished goods e.g. valve and flange enclosures
• Independently tested in accordance with recognized national and international fire test standards including: ASTM E-84, BS 476, GB 14907, GOST R 53295, GOST R EN 1363-2, IMO FTP Code, ISO 834, ISO 22899-1, ISO 12944, ISO 20902-1, NFPA 290, NORSOK M501 Edition 6 and UL 1709 Rev.5
• Type approval and certification by industry leading certification bodies
• Operating Temperature Limits: -40°C (-40°F) to +80°C (176 °F) continuous; please contact PPG for advice on use at low temperatures and where there are short term/infrequent excursions beyond these limits