

We no longer stock this product, but can recommend International Interchar 212 as a great alternative.
Sika Unitherm Platinum is an epoxy fire protection coating to be used on structural steel for interior and exterior conditions. It forms a heat insulation layer under the influence of fire and improves the fire resistance of steel parts like columns, girders and framework. Sika Unitherm Platinum is independently fire tested and approved to international test standards like EN 13381-8 and BS 476 part 20-22.
Sika Unitherm Platinum is for interior and exterior use on structural steelwork like columns, girders and framework with a highly effective protection to delay the steel temperature from reaching its critical temperatures for longer time. Particularly beneficial as a workshop material.
For more details please download the product data sheet from the 'Download' section below.
IMPORTANT FIRE PRODUCTS NOTICE: The information displayed on this website should be used as a guide ONLY and our Technical Department should be contacted to obtain a tailored specification and any advice necessary before you place an order for fire protection products. Fire protection products are non-returnable except in accordance with Condition 8 of the Terms and Conditions and should be applied only by an individual with the necessary expertise and experience. We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to the incorrect specification you have prepared or use of fire protection products caused by your negligence, including your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.
![]() | Question: Attachments to intumescent coated steelwork.
Is there any restriction to the size of attachments to hold up piping, plumbing, cable trays, conduit and HVAC ductwork? |
Answer: There are no restrictions on the size of attachments to the steel coated in Sika Unitherm Platinum provided the attachments are also coated at the point of fixing. | |
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• Should not be used to carry out any painting project, this is for colour selection purposes only and does not remove the need for you to ensure the correct product is chosen and tested for your application once a colour has been decided on.
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• We cannot therefore promise that the colour of the product you ultimately purchase will exactly match the colour of this colour sample.
• Once you have selected a colour, you must purchase the smallest amount of the product you intend to use in your chosen colour and apply to a small, inconspicuous test area to be sure that it meets your expectations.
• Leave the product for 24 hours and then only buy more paint and/or apply more paint if you are completely happy with the results on the test area.
• We cannot be liable to you for any loss or damage if you have not complied with this process.
• Notwithstanding any other provision of our conditions of sale, you agree and understand that many factors affect the colour of a painted product, including lighting, sheen level, method of application and product surface.
• We cannot therefore promise that the colour of the product you paint with the Kolorbond paint will exactly match the colour of the item you send to us.
• You must therefore purchase the smallest Kolorbond paint pot available first and then apply the paint to a small, and where possible hidden, test area of your product to be sure that it meets your expectations.
• Leave the product for 24 hours and then only buy more paint and/or apply more paint to your product if you are completely happy with the results on the test area.
• We cannot be liable to you for any loss or damage if you have not complied with this process.