Revolutionary Coating Delivers Long-Duration Hydrocarbon Fire Protection for Structural Steel in the World’s Harshest Environments
June 16th, 2025 – Vancouver, Canada / Dammam, Saudi Arabia – CharCoat Passive Fire Protection Inc. proudly announces the global launch of CharCoat 1709, an advanced intumescent epoxy fireproof coating engineered specifically for structural steel exposed to hydrocarbon fire scenarios. Independently tested, certified and listed to UL1709, by Underwriters Laboratory. CharCoat 1709 delivers up to 300 minutes of rapid-rise fire protection — making it one of the most advanced passive fire protection (PFP) coatings on the market.
Developed for the petrochemical, energy and heavy industrial sectors, CharCoat 1709 offers exceptional thermal insulation, preserving the structural integrity of steel during critical fire incidents. Its high-performance, solvent-free epoxy formulation is designed to withstand harsh onshore, and extreme weather environments, while remaining durable under mechanical stress, impact, and aggressive chemical exposure.
“CharCoat 1709 is a breakthrough in high-performance passive fire protection,” said Sean Ritchie, Director of CharCoat. We set out to exceed the most demanding industry’s standards —and this product does just that — extending protection timeframes without compromising on durability or ease of application with extremely competitive pricing.”
Key Benefits of CharCoat 1709:
- UL1709 Certified, Tested and approved for up to 300 minutes of fire resistance.
- Designed for hydrocarbon pool fire protection in compliance with international safety standards.
- Extreme Durability – Tough, solvent free epoxy formulation resistant to abrasion, weather, and chemicals.
- Suitable for extreme conditions including refineries, LNG facilities, and petrochemical plants.
- Low applied thicknesses, reducing load on steel and minimizing material usage.
- Application Versatility: CharCoat 1709 can be spray-applied in-shop or on-site and is ideal for new construction or retrofitting critical infrastructure. Fast Cure, Long Life – Minimizes downtime while enhancing long-term performance and maintenance costs.
As industries worldwide adopt stricter safety and sustainability practices, and more sustainable fire protection strategies, CharCoat 1709 sets a new benchmark in high-intensity fire protection for mission-critical infrastructure. It empowers engineers, asset owners, and safety professionals with a trusted, proven solution for protecting lives and assets under the most demanding fire scenarios.
About CharCoat Passive Fire Protection
CharCoat Passive Fire Protection is the market leader in Cable Coating Technology, with the purpose to develop and manufacture the most technologically advanced intumescent steel coatings, firestopping and protection coatings to safeguard against loss of assets for their clients.
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