FLAME RETARDANT & FIRE RESISTANT COATINGS
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Firefree Coatings, Inc. (“Firefree") is the leading developer of
cost-efficient intumescent fire retardant and fire resistant
technologies that help prevent the spread of fire, smoke and
toxic gases during a fire, thus giving occupants extra time to
evacuate and limiting the destruction of property. Ff88 and FfA
are tested at third party accredited, International
Accreditation Service (IAS), fire testing laboratories and are
listed/inspected by ICC ES, FM Approvals. Firefree's Officers
are members of NFPA, ICC-ES and ASTM E-05 Committees.
Firefree Coatings is deeply committed to human safety and
environmental issues and is strongly positioned to meet the
increasing market demand for fire safety benefits for
commercial, governmental and residential markets in the
construction, insulation and transportation industries.
Firefree sells and ships products in all five continents for
private, corporate, and governmental projects, with customers
and projects all over the world from the Americas (US, Canada,
Mexico, Costa Rica…) to Europe (Belgium, France, Germany, Spain,
United Kingdom…), Asia (Australia, India, Indonesia,
Philippines, New Guinea, New Zealand, South Korea…), Africa
(Nigeria…) and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait…).
The team at Firefree has decades of experience in construction
(new and retrofit, residential and commercial) and in a fire
testing and performance as well as in sales, marketing and
business development, both domestic and international. We have
also worked with some of the world's most prominent fire
scientists and IAS/ICC certified fire testing laboratories. Our
founder, John is an ASTM E 05 committee member that helped
design the vent test standards and helped co-write both the new
ASTM vent standards as well as the new ASTM eave and soffit fire
test standards that are now national standards as per ASTM. John
is also a member of the California State Fire Marshals, Chapter
7A. WUI code standards committee, helping to write and finalize
new fire standards for wild land areas.
Firefree 88 ("FF88") is a premium-quality water-based, nontoxic, thin-film intumescent fire-resistant paint. Our fully tested fire protection paint provides fire ratings required by the International Building Code for wall assemblies, floor/ceilings assemblies, roof ceiling assemblies, and individual structural members. Firefree 88 provides fire resistant ratings required by the International Building Code, per ASTM E 119 (1 and 2 hours), FM 4975, ASTM E 662-97, ASTM E 3675-98, ASTM E 162-98, ASTM E 1354-94, ASTM E 814, ASTM E 84, Room Corner Test ( including UBC 8-2, NFPA 286, UBC 26-3), BS 476, 1530.4, and EN 13501-1.
- Cost efficient
- Fully tested and certified
- High performance
- Easy to use and apply
- Eco-friendly
- Usable on multiple substrates and assemblies
- Ahead of competition
Firefree Class A (“FfA") is a premium-quality, water-based, nontoxic, thin-film intumescent flame-retardant paint that's fully tested to meet all ASTM E84 requirements, including ASTM E84 30-Minute Extended. This certification meets the industry standard for noncombustibility. As part of the Firefree Wildfire System, FfA can be used to improve fire protection for structures exposed to wildfires in the Wildland Urban Interface (see Firefree Exterior).
- Most economical fire retardant paint
- Meets all ASTM E-84 requirements
- High performance
- Easy to use and apply
- Eco-friendly
- Usable on various combustible materials
- Ahead of competition
- Meets all ASTM E-84 requirements
- High performance
- Easy to use and apply
- Eco-friendly
- Usable on various combustible materials
- Ahead of competition
The Firefree Wildfire System is the first and only exterior intumescent coating system that meets the ASTM fire and weatherization standards required for use in the Wildland Urban Interface (“WUI"), as prescribed in the California Building Standards Code Section 704A (materials and construction methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure) and the International Code Council (ICC). The Firefree System is a two-product system. The first product is Firefree Class A ("FfA") which will provide the fire ignition resistant properties. The second product is Firefree Exterior Topcoat ("FfE"). FfE does not have any fire-retardant properties on its own; it is used only to protect FfA from long-term weather exposure.
- Tested to all ASTM WUI test standards
- Fire ignition resistant, ICC listed
- Weather resistant, ICC listed
- Easy to use and cost effective
- Environmentally friendly
- High quality exterior finish
- Does not need to be reapplied yearly
Established in 1994 by John, Firefree Coatings is a well-known California-based company that provides innovative fire-resistant paints and coatings. With years of experience and specialization in the industry, our mission is to enhance safety and prevent the devastating effects of fire in homes, commercial & residential buildings, and industrial facilities.
Our products are also certified by various international organizations and are rigorously tested to ensure they meet or exceed industry standards, including ASTM E84/UL 723, ASTM E119, ASTM E662, ASTM D5590-00, and ASTM G21-96. Additionally, our products are non-toxic, have low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) content, and do not produce dangerous outgassing. We also offer a range of topcoat paints that can be applied over Ff88® and FfA to achieve the desired finish and color without compromising the fire retardant properties.
Proper fire safety is always one of the utmost priorities, whether you design buildings or work in one. Emergencies happen, and people are less likely to panic when they feel prepared. We have highlighted some of the most common fire safety myths everyone should know about. Read here to expand your knowledge of fire safety.
Intumescent coatings are fireproofing products that protect a building's structural integrity and the safety of its inhabitants. Those looking to enhance the fire resistance of a commercial building, industrial facility, or residence can turn to this passive protective method for proven and effective results. How does an intumescent coating protect buildings from fire? Read on to uncover how this reactive paint functions in our guide to passive fire protection.
Steel is a well-known material for its strength and durability in architecture and construction projects. However, steel’s susceptibility to high temperatures and fire is a significant challenge. This is where intumescent coatings come into play as a critical solution for enhancing the fire resistance of steel structures.These coatings, also known as intumescent paints, are a simple and effective way to protect the essential parts of a building, like columns, beams, floors, and roofs, from fire.
Firefree coatings have been used on multiple projects including residential, commercial, industrial and governmental entities, including Alaska Office of Education, Australia NSW Department of Housing, AMD Energy Honk-Kong, AMTRAK, Anheuser Busch, B/E Aerospace UK, Boeing, Bowling Green State University, CA Department of Corrections, CO Department of Correction, Comfort Inn, Dow Aksa, General Electric, Google, General Mills, Honeywell, Holiday Inn, Kaiser, Los Alamos National Laboratory, NASA, Nestle, Oakridge Nuclear Facility, Owens Corning, San Francisco Public Works, Smithsonian Institute, Space Observatory Australia, Universities (Cal Poly, Dominican College, Georgia Tech, UC Santa Cruz, Bowling Green U, University of Alaska, University of Australia, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, University of Nebraska, University of Richmond VA..),US Army, US State Department, US Coast Guard, US Department of Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Verizon…
Firefree coatings will expand (intumesce) many times from their original thickness when exposed to flame or extremely high heat (350° Fahrenheit). During this process, the coating will produce a char, which insulates the surface, reducing heat release, smoke development, and flame spread, dramatically reducing the chances of flashover occurring.
Our paints can be applied to most substrates used in the construction and transportation industries, including wood, gypsum board, lathe and plaster, concrete, masonry, metal, galvanized steel, aluminum, spray polyurethane foam, fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastics, and other composites. However, our products are not used for steel beams and columns.
Firefree products are approved and used in construction, insulation, and transportation. They are applied in residential, commercial, industrial, and government projects, including schools, hospitals, apartments, hotels, and various transportation systems like aerospace and maritime. Applications include walls, floors, ceilings, doors, shafts, and more.
Ff88 and FfA come in white and are tintable to most colors. For interior use, they can be top-coated with most premium latex paints. FfE is required for exterior applications and comes in white with a satin finish, tintable to most colors. For exterior use, contact your local paint store for topcoat compatibility.
- Firefree Class A can be used as part of the Firefree Exterior System, when covered by the Ff Exterior Topcoat.
- Firefree 88 can be used in some exterior applications if covered by the Ff Exterior Topcoat in strict compliance with Firefree's specifications.
The testing has been performed on a variety of wall, floor/ceiling, and roof ceiling assemblies, both full-scale and small-scale, in load-bearing and non-load-bearing conditions, including hose stream testing where applicable. Additional tests have been performed to transportation, maritime, and aviation test standards.
Firefree products have been tested to a wide variety of international standards, including ASTM E 119 (1 and 2 hours), FM 4975, ASTM E 814, NFPA 286, BS 476, and EN 13501, among others. Firefree 88 is also listed by FM Approvals, ICC-ES, Underwriters Laboratories, and more.
Firefree testing is conducted at IAS/ICC accredited third-party laboratories, which are subject to yearly calibration and certification, ensuring compliance with industry and international standards.
The dry film thickness to be applied varies depending on the required fire rating and the substrate/material being coated. We provide technical advice to assist clients in determining the appropriate thickness for their projects.
Yes, we sell and ship fireproofing solutions worldwide, with projects in the Americas, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and more. We serve both private, corporate, and governmental projects across five continents.
Yes, our fireproof coatings are safe and eco-friendly with low VOC emissions, far below current EPA and California limits. Firefree 88 is certified under CDPH Method V1.2 and qualifies for LEED Version 4, meeting green building standards.
Yes, our products are applied like regular latex paints. They can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed using an airless spray gun. However, strict adherence to application instructions and recommended thickness is essential for proper fire protection.
No, most of our products do not require a primer, except when painting over high gloss enamels or unprimed metal. In these cases, an appropriate primer should be applied before applying Firefree coatings.
As per manufacturer recommendations, the Firefree Exterior System should be inspected and monitored every 10 years to ensure the specified dry film thickness is maintained.
Inspections should be conducted by an independent third-party inspection agency or ICC-ES certified professional. For a list of agencies, visit Intertek or Terracon websites.
Firefree products are unique because of their performance, ease of use, applicability to multiple substrates and assemblies, and full testing and certification to international standards (from ASTM, UBC and FM in the US and GCC, to AS in Australia, EN and BS in Europe), through IAS/ICC accredited laboratories. Because of their high level of performance, Firefree coatings are cost effective as they will usually require a relatively low thickness, and thus lower amounts of paint (compared to other coatings) to comply with the fire retardant or fire resistance requirements. Furthermore, in many cases Firefree paints have achieved testing results not reached (or even attempted) by other coatings. In such cases the only alternative to Firefree products are traditional construction materials (gypsum…), which will often involve significant, lengthy, and expensive amounts of construction, and/or destruction/reconstruction to achieve the required ratings.