Nu-Flame W Steel Basecoat is a thin film water-based decorative intumescent paint system providing fire resistance to structural steel and cast iron.

Product Use in the Workplace

• Warehouse - Designed to house large amounts of goods, warehouses always carry a safety risk. High footfall, movement of large objects, machinery and vehicles mean that the warehouse is always a hive of activity. Applying a tough flame retardant coating such as not only extends the lifespan, but also give peace of mind of flame retardancy. 
• Bridge - Taking tremendous weight and stresses, bridges need to be tough, long-lasting and safe. Imagine a bridge without a flame retardant anti-corrosion coating; that's a whole load of potential for the bridge to fail. Bridges can never fail, it just isn't an option; imagine the majesty of the Forth Railway Bridge in a crumpled heap meshed in between a very unlucky train. Exactly. 

Features & Benefits

• 30 and 60 minutes fire resistance can be achieved with a single application.
• 90 minutes fire resistance can be achieved with just two coats.
• Water-based.
• White in colour.
• Safe for internal use.
• 12-month shelf life.

Preparation

Steel and cast iron should be free from rust and millscale and primed with Nu-Flame High-Build Metal Primer @ 75 microns DFT or other metal primers compatible with intumescent paints. Galvanised steel should be degreased and primed with a suitable etch primer. (for permanent external exposure, overcoating systems are required).

Application

Apply by brush, roller or airless spray.

Max. Relative Humidity: 80%

Min. Temp: 6°C

Min Steel Temp: 3°C above Dew Point.

Max thickness per coat: Brush 600 microns WFT | Spray 1800 microns WFT. 

All equipment should be cleaned with water immediately after use.

Store away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. Protect from frost.

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. 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.