Product Data Sheet

Hempafire Pro 400

Product characteristics Product safety

Description Flash point 23°C [73°F]
Hempafire Pro 400 is a one component, solvent-borne, physically
drying intumescent coating for passive fire protection of structural
VOC content
steel against cellulosic fires. It is optimized for R90, R120 and for in-
shop and on-site applications.
Legislation Value

Recommended use EU 339 g/L [2.83 lb/US gal]

As intumescent fire protection for structural steel in interior and US (coatings) 339 g/L [2.83 lb/US gal]
exterior conditions, up to C4 conditions (ISO 12944-2). Suitable for I
section beams, H columns, hollow sections and cellular beams. US (regulatory) 339 g/L [2.83 lb/US gal]
As a repair and touch-up coating for damaged areas of freshly applied
Hempafire Pro 400. China 339 g/L [2.83 lb/US gal]

According to specific legislation, see details in the Explanatory Notes available

Certificates / Approvals at Hempel website, hempel.com or at your local Hempel website.
- Tested and assessed according to BS 476-21: Standard for Fire
Test on Building Materials and structures; determination of the fire Handling
resistance of loadbearing elements of construction. APF-1825. Up Handle with care. Before and during use, observe safety labels on
to 120 minutes. packaging and paint containers and follow all local and national safety
- CE marked product with European Technical Assessment (ETA) regulations. Always consult Hempel’s Safety Data Sheet for this
ETA 22/0309 up to 120 min product along with the Product Data Sheet.
- Assessed according to BS 476-21, Fire resistance of structural steel
Up to 120 minutes, incl. cellular beams. For professional use only.

Features
- Very competitive loadings resulting in reduced paint consumption
and less coats to apply.
- One product for most common steel sections to reduce complexity Product data
application and specification.
- It has been approved and 3rd party certified according to EN13381- Product code
8 and BS 476-21. It has ETA with CE mark and ApplusFire 43490
approvals.
- Ease of application and smooth surface contributes to provide
excellent cosmetic finish to steel. Standard shade / code
- Can be applied up to 1600 micron [63 mils] dry film thickness per White 10000
coat, thus providing the required protection in less coats.
- 12 months weather resistant without topcoat provided that coating Gloss
is sufficiently dried, applied according the Application Instructions Flat
and not exposed to condensation, running or pooling water.
- Environmental Product Declaration with third-party certification
available (Type III EPD, acc. to ISO 14025, EN 15804). Product can Volume solids
contribute to EPD credits for LEED and BREEAM projects. 75 ± 3%
- Complies with EU Directive 2004/42/EC, The Paints Directive on
the limitation of volatile organic compounds: subcategory i. Specific gravity
1.3 kg/L [11 lb/US gal]

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Surface preparation Application method

Thinning
Tool Application parameters
Cleanliness max vol.
- Remove salts, detergents and other contaminants by high pressure
fresh water cleaning. Nozzle pressure: 200 bar [2900 psi]
Airless spray Not Recommended
- Abrasive blasting to min. Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1) / SP 10 (SSPC). Nozzle orifice: 0.017-0.023"
- Zinc coated surfaces: use non-metallic blast media (corundum, Brush Not Recommended Not Applicable.
garnet, etc.).
- Use approved primer. If brush or roller application is used, more coats will be necessary to achieve
- Remove oil, grease and other contaminants by suitable detergent the specified dry film thickness. In general, thinning is not recommended.
cleaning. Spray data are indicative and subject to adjustment. Pressure is for a material
- Remove dust, blast media and loose materials. temperature of 20°C [68°F].
- The surface must be dry and clean prior to application.
- For approved substrates other than Carbon Steel, the substrate
Film thickness
may require other surface preparations, consult Hempel's
application instructions for detailed information. The film thickness is dependent on the required fire resistance as well as the
- Minor areas can be cleaned by power tool to St 3 provided the massivity factor (Hp/A) of the steel element. Please contact your local Hempel
surface is roughened and not polished. representative. The maximum thickness per coat is 1600 micron [64 mils] Dry
- Consult Hempel's separate Surface Preparation Guidelines for Film Thickness equivalent to 2133 micron [85 mils] Wet Film Thickness. Please
more details. consult the Application Instruction for more detailed information.

Maintenance and Repair Application conditions

- Minor areas may be hand or power tool cleaned instead of abrasive - To avoid condensation, apply on a clean and dry surface with a
blasting. temperature that is at least 3°C [5°F] above the dew point.

Consult Hempel's separate Surface Preparation Guidelines for more Application remarks
details. - Stir well before use.

Application Drying and overcoating

Thinner Product compatibility
Not Recommended - Previous coat: According to Hempel’s Specification. Only Hempel
approved primer. Consult Hempel representative for information on
Cleaner approved primers.
Hempel's Tool Cleaner 99610 - Subsequent coat: According to Hempel’s Specification. A selection
Hempel's Thinner 08080 of approved topcoats is available. Consult Hempel representative
for information on approved topcoats.

Overcoating details
- Please consult the specific Drying time and Overcoating details for
this product.
- Consult Hempel for specific details
- A topcoat cannot be applied before the specified intumescent
thickness has been achieved and the coating is sufficiently dry.
Consult Hempel representative for more detailed information.

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Storage
Shelf life

Ambient 25°C
temperature [77°F]

Product 15 months

Shelf life from date of production, when stored in original,

unopened containers. Thereafter, the product quality must be re-inspected.
Storage at elevated temperatures may reduce shelf life. For advice, please
consult Hempel.

Storage conditions
- In case shelf life is exceeded, the product must be re-evaluated
before use. Please contact a Hempel representative.

Additional documents
Additional information is available at the Hempel website
https://www.hempel.com/service-and-support/technical-guidelines
or at your local Hempel website:

- Explanatory Notes for Product Data Sheet.

- Application methods.
- Application Instruction for this product.
- Drying time and Overcoating Intervals for this product.
- List of approved primers and topcoats

This Product Data Sheet (“PDS”) relates to the supplied product (“Product”) and is subject to updating from time-to-time. Accordingly, the buyer/applicator should have regard to the PDS supplied together
with the relevant batch of the Product (and not an earlier version). In addition to the PDS, the buyer/applicator may receive some or all of the following specifications, statements and/or guidelines as listed
below or as are available from the Hempel website under ‘Products’ at www.hempel.com (the “Additional documents”):
No. Document description Location/comments
1. Technical Statement One-off specific advice provided on request for specific projects
2. Specification Only issued for specific projects
3. PDS This document
4. Explanatory Notes to the PDS Available at www.hempel.com and contain relevant information about the Product testing parameters
5. Application Instruction Where available, at www.hempel.com
6. Generic technical guidelines (e.g. on application and surface preparation) Where available, at www.hempel.com

In the event of a conflict of information between the PDS and the Additional documents, the order of priority of information shall be in the order as set out above. In such event you should also contact your
representative at Hempel for clarification. Furthermore, the buyer/applicator must have full regard to the relevant Safety Data Sheet provided with each Product and which can also be downloaded from
www.hempel.com.
Hempel shall not be liable for defects where the application of the Product has not been made fully in accordance with the recommendations and requirements set out in the relevant PDS and the Additional
Documents. The information and terms of this disclaimer apply to this PDS, the Additional documents and any other documents supplied by Hempel in respect of the Product. In addition, the Product is
supplied and all technical assistance is given subject to Hempel’s General Conditions of Sale, Delivery and Service, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.

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