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Protect what matters most

In the face of fire, every second counts. That's why at Hempel, we don't just offer fire protection solutions—we deliver peace of mind. Our cutting-edge passive fire protection (PFP) technologies are designed to safeguard lives, protect assets, and ensure the continuity of your operations. When the unthinkable happens, you can count on Hempel's PFP solutions to provide critical time and protection.

Would you like to know more about how our intumescent coatings work? Play the video and experience how our intumescent coatings expand up to around 50 times the original applied Dry Film Thickness (DFT) on exposure to heat.


Reliable Fire Protection that performs

Experience safety through durable, efficient, and sustainable fire protection solutions

Durability built to last

Hempel’s coatings deliver long-term fire and corrosion protection, ensuring structures stay safe and require minimal maintenance over time.
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Optimized for efficiency

Save time and resources with our fast-drying, low-consumption coatings, designed for quick and efficient application.
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Sustainable solutions

Our solutions reduce environmental impact, supporting green certifications like LEED and BREEAM while prioritizing safety.
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Passive fire protection: fundamentals of PFP, fire design and intumescent coatings

Structural steel loses strength at elevated temperatures. Using passive fire protection limits temperature rise in steel in order to prevent structures losing stability in the event of a fire, providing additional time for emergency response and safe evacuation of the building as well as minimizing damage to assets.
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HEET Software

Intumescent coatings estimations made easy

Experience seamless intumescent coatings estimation with HEET. It is quick, easy and accurate; and our team of HEET experts are ready to support you in your PFP estimation journey.
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Quality

Meet every standard

Every exposure condition has different technical requirements. Our coatings are formulated with high-quality raw materials for longer durability. Combined with our complete range of primers and topcoats, we ensure you get the most suitable solution for your project – without compromise, and fully optimised for efficiency.

Developed at our dedicated Passive Fire Protection R&D Centre in Barcelona, Spain, all our PFP systems undergo real exposure tests around the world and accelerated weathering tests according to EN 16623 and ISO 12944 among other. They are also tested according to the rigorous requirements of international standards and third-party certifications, such as CE Marking, ApplusFire and Certifire. And everything is supervised by our ISO 9001 quality assurance.
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Ensures consistent quality in accordance with the main international fire testing standards.

Case Stories | Cellulosic PFP

How we’ve helped our customers

Maison de l'Ordre des Avocats, a modern glass building with sharp angles and reflective facades, set against a blue sky.
Case

Iconic Maison de l’Ordre des Avocats fire-protected by Hempafire

Hempafire Pro 315 provides proven passive fire protection while retaining the beauty of modern architecture

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Empty ice hockey arena at Jordal Amfi Stadium, with red seats and a rink ready for a game.
Case

Robust passive fire protection for major ice hockey stadium

Hempafire Pro 315 delivers on project efficiency, fire safety and logistical challenges for Jordal Amfi Stadium.

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Construction site at Schiphol Airport with a large crane lifting materials, partially built structures, and various equipment.
Case

Priceless fire safety at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Passive fire protection coating Hempafire Pro 315 Fast Dry maximises productivity at construction of major international airport expansion.

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