Intumescent Coating | Products Range
| System E
Nullifire System E is a 2-part high performance epoxy intumescent
coating specifically developed to protect structural steelwork,
bulkheads and deckhead structures in the event of hydrocarbon fires.
Originally
developed for the offshore and petrochemical industries, System
E has been independently tested and certified to the highest
standards:
- Tested to the hydrocarbon curve
for up to 4 hours
- Tested to BS476: Part 20/21: 1987 for
up to 3 hours
- Blast tested up to 155kPa.
- Tested to
UL 1709 hydrocarbon test, which incorporates accelerated
weathering
- Lloyd’s certified
- Jet fire test
HYDROCARBON FIRES
Hydrocarbon fires are caused by burning hydrocarbon fuels, such
as petrol, diesel, petro-chemicals and gases. These types of fires
are characterised by a rapid and massive temperature increase as
the fuel ignites, which tends to drop away fairly quickly depending
on the quantity of fuel involved.
This rapid increase in temperature also causes a high level of
pressure (blast erosion), which would destroy traditional thin-film
intumescents as well as most other typical structural steelwork
fire protection.
By contrast, System E will withstand both the intense heat and
pressure to ensure the bulkhead or structural steel work remains
intact.
VERSATILE SYSTEMS WITH PROVEN PERFORMANCE
Nullifire System E Basecoat forms part of a complete 3-layer system
consisting of :
Primer
To protect the steel against corrosion and prepare the surface.
This provides a key for the application of the basecoat.
Basecoat
Applied to a measured thickness to provide the specified level
of fire protection.
Top Seal
A hard decorative finish to seal in the basecoat and provide an
attractive, high quality appearance.
PRIMER AND TOP SEAL COMPATIBILITY
It is vital that both the Primer and Top Seal are compatible with
the Basecoat to ensure the integrity of the system in terms of
fire performance and longevity.
A fully tested range of Nullifire Primers and decorative Top Seals
is available. Please see:
In addition, Nullifire has tested and approved a range of general
top seals and primer types for compatibility with System E Basecoat.
It is vital to check over-coat periods and other relevant data
with the coating manufacturer. It is advised that a primer and
top seal compatibility check is carried out prior to application.
If you have any concern regarding the compatibility of specific
primers or top seals with System S Basecoats, please contact Nullifire
Technical Services Department.
APPLICATION
System E is applied using similar methods
to those used for Nullifire’s
traditional System S intumescents. Conventional airless manual
or automated spray systems may be used. This coating may also be
trowelled onto small areas of substrate.
System E provides a smooth hardwearing,
impact resistant finish that can be coated with a range of decorative
top seals. (See Primer and Top Seal compatibility above)
LOADING TABLES
Loading tables for Nullifire System E Epoxy Basecoat are available.
These provide all the relevant information regarding section factors,
material thickness and performance. Please refer any factors outside
the given range to Nullifire Technical Services Department.
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