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Across the globe, expectations for passive fire protection of steel structures continue to climb. Stricter safety regulations, rising ESG expectations and full performance documentation are redefining what it takes to stay compliant and competitive.

Whether you are specifying or fabricating the steel components, the increasing complexities leave you with tough decisions to make.

At Hempel, we believe fire protection shouldn’t come at the expense of productivity. That’s why we offer a simpler, smarter path forward: an integrated system of coatings, advanced digital tools and expert guidance to help you find the best performing solutions, stay compliant and increase productivity – from specifications to application.

Products for passive fire protection

Choose the right PFP solution to ensure your steelwork maintains its structural stability and fire resistance under extreme heat – regardless of building type or environmental conditions.

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Estimation of Passive Fire Protection

HEET Dynamic simplifies passive fire protection with quick, accurate volume and thickness calculations for intumescent coatings – ensuring fast, efficient fire estimations.

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Specification guidance

We offer expert support for your specification process. Our specialists bring extensive cross-industry experience to help you ensure full compliance and optimal PFP performance.

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Application support

We support you as a fabricator or applicator with product selection, application guidance, and expert advice to optimise your in-shop processes – helping reduce delays and lower costs for your business.

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Premium passive fire protection doesn’t have to mean more paint. With high-performance solutions, you can cut consumption by up to 40% – with fewer coats, lower DFTs, and high solids content, all while meeting top-tier fire protection requirements.

Hempel’s advanced fire protection coatings cut CO₂ emissions by up to 40% – helping you meet regulations and sustainability goals without compromising performance.

Built for extreme environments, our solutions deliver long-lasting protection where conditions are toughest. For example, a product such as Hempafire Extreme 550 can offer up to 25 years of durability, even under the harshest conditions.

Hempacore

Providing proven intumescent solution for cellulosic fires, with long-term performance and reliability.

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Hempafire

High-performance intumescent solutions, ensuring top level structural safety with enhanced productivity.

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This guide gives fabricators and applicators a clear overview of how to simplify passive fire protection decisions and strengthen their influence on projects. It shows how innovative intumescent coatings, efficient in-shop application, and lifecycle thinking can reduce rework, cut waste, and improve efficiency – while helping you demonstrate the best solution for safety, compliance, and long-term value.

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