Safeguard your assets against fire
Hempafire Optima is the advanced range of waterborne intumescent coatings, engineered to meet the demands of large-scale infrastructure projects and the professionals who specify and apply them.
Effective across a wide range of climates and conditions, these industry-leading coatings provide up to 180 minutes of cellulosic fire protection while supporting efficient application on complex steel structures.
Now, with third-generation Optima 515 and 510, the Hempafire Optima range delivers even greater flexibility and performance – helping you achieve reliable fire protection with confidence.
Effective across a wide range of climates and conditions, these industry-leading coatings provide up to 180 minutes of cellulosic fire protection while supporting efficient application on complex steel structures.
Now, with third-generation Optima 515 and 510, the Hempafire Optima range delivers even greater flexibility and performance – helping you achieve reliable fire protection with confidence.

Which Hempafire Optima is right for you?

Hempafire Optima 500
Hempafire Optima 500 is a very low VOC, one-component waterborne acrylic thin film intumescent coating for passive fire protection of structural steel against cellulosic fires. It has been optimized for On-site applications at R120. Applications in shop and/or R180 may be possible depending on the project.

Hempafire Optima 510
Hempafire Optima 510 is a very low VOC, one-component waterborne acrylic thin film intumescent coating for passive fire protection of structural steel against cellulosic fires. It has been optimized for On-site applications at R120 on high Hp/A open sections. Applications in shop and/or R180 may be possible depending on the project.

Hempafire Optima 515
Hempafire Optima 515 is a very low VOC, one-component waterborne acrylic thin film intumescent coating for passive fire protection of structural steel against cellulosic fires. It has been optimized for On-site applications at R120 open sections. Applications in shop may be possible depending on the project.
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