OGNIOFARBY – Development of a method for the manufacture of fire retardant paints for the protection of metal structural surfaces and wooden surfaces in modular construction

In modular construction, steel and timber are the construction materials. To meet the requirements for buildings, fire safety must be ensured. The fire resistance of partitions is important, and this is undoubtedly influenced by the fire behaviour of all structural elements, the strength of which during a fire determines the ability to evacuate people. This is particularly important in modular industrial construction where structures are not covered with fireproof material. Products for steel protection must delay the process of damage to the structure, while at the same time not adversely affecting the surroundings themselves. Currently, there are fire-resistant paints on the market which form swelling coatings during a fire as a result of the thermal decomposition of the resins used. This is accompanied by a smoky and gaseous effect that makes it difficult for rescue services to operate and has a negative impact on the environment. The project envisages replacing the swelling phenomenon with a non-combustible material.

In addition to its surface protection function, the solution is designed to improve operating conditions during firefighting operations. The innovation of the solution lies in the formulation of the paint so that it contains minimal amounts of organic compounds based mainly on mineral raw materials, using recycled materials.

 

Consortium members:

• Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials
• Łukasiewicz Research Network – Poznań Institute of Technology