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Specialist Intumescent Paints and Coatings

Coatings that swell in a fire to form an insulating char, protecting steel, timber and concrete.

An intumescent coating looks like a normal paint film day to day. When exposed to heat it expands into a thick char layer that slows the transfer of heat to the material underneath.

Our range includes water-based HENSOTHERM coatings from Rudolf Hensel and the CHAR 17 clear system from Iris Coatings, along with the primers and top coats that complete each system.

In This Range

  • HENSOTHERM 471 KS and HENSOTHERM 461 KS for structural steel
  • HENSOTHERM 1 KS INNEN, a clear coating for interior timber
  • HENSOTHERM 2 KS for interior timber in white matt or anthracite grey
  • Iris CHAR 17 clear intumescent varnish and CHAR 17 Finish topcoat
  • HENSOTHERM 820 KS and HENSOMASTIK B 3000 for concrete
  • Primers, top coats and HENSOMASTIK K 2000 adhesive

Clear or Coloured Finishes

Where the timber grain should stay visible, HENSOTHERM 1 KS INNEN and Iris CHAR 17 both dry clear. HENSOTHERM 2 KS gives a white matt or anthracite grey finish straight from the tin.

Water-based HENSOTHERM coatings can be finished with HENSOTOP WB Topcoat in White, RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, RAL 9002 Grey White or RAL 7035 Light Grey.

Certifications & Performance

HENSOTHERM 471 KS: R15 to R180, BS 476 (Certifire CF 5344). HENSOTHERM 461 KS: R15 to R90, BS 476 (Certifire CF 5678).

HENSOTHERM 820 KS: up to R240 for flat concrete ceilings and walls. HENSOMASTIK B 3000: up to 120 minutes for concrete members. Both tested to EN 13381-3:2015.

HENSOTHERM 1 KS INNEN: B-s1, d0 to DIN EN 13501. Iris CHAR 17: Euroclass B-s1-d0 to EN 13501-1 on wood-based substrates of 10mm or more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When exposed to heat, HENSOTHERM coatings expand to form an insulating char layer that slows heat reaching the steel, timber or concrete underneath.
HENSOTHERM 1 KS INNEN, which is milky when applied and clear when dry, and Iris CHAR 17. Both are for interior timber.
HENSOTOP WB Topcoat is available in White, RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, RAL 9002 Grey White and RAL 7035 Light Grey.
HENSOTHERM 471 KS, HENSOTHERM 461 KS and HENSOTHERM 820 KS are water-based, single-component coatings.
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