KCC Launches 3-Hour Fire-Resistant Coating with Thinnest Domestic Film Thickness

Firemask 3005 Achieves 9.45mm Thin Film Fire-Resistant Structure Certification
Protects Steel Structures Even in High-Temperature Fires
Supplied to Major Data Centers... Ensures Convenience and Cost-Effectiveness

KCC has introduced the thinnest epoxy-based fire-resistant coating that meets the 3-hour fire resistance standard.

On May 14, KCC announced that its new fire-resistant coating, "Firemask 3005," has received official certification for 3-hour fire-resistant structural performance from the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology. This certification applies to fire resistance standards for steel structures in buildings with more than 12 floors or exceeding 50 meters in height, officially recognizing that this product can effectively protect steel structures under high-temperature fire conditions.

A KCC official is introducing the high-performance fire-resistant coating "Firemask 3005," which is the first in the industry to secure a 3-hour fire resistance performance based on film thickness standards. KCC

Fire-resistant coatings are essential safety materials that, in the event of a fire, expand dozens of times to form an insulating layer, shielding steel structures from high temperatures, delaying structural collapse, and supporting both evacuation and initial fire suppression.

"Firemask 3005," which has obtained fire-resistant structural certification, achieves the same fire resistance performance with a domestic minimum film thickness of 9.45mm for columns and beams, offering a thinner coating compared to equivalent products. This ensures both construction efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While conventional epoxy-based products that meet the 3-hour fire resistance standard generally require an average film thickness of 10 to 11mm, KCC has achieved a thinner coating through its proprietary thin-film technology.

This product is currently being supplied to a major global data center project in the Incheon area and is expected to be expanded to sites requiring advanced fire safety design, such as high-rise buildings, plants, and logistics warehouses.

KCC continues to expand its lineup of high-performance fire-resistant coatings to meet the diverse needs of the construction market. In addition to the 3-hour standard, the company holds minimum film thickness certifications for its 1-hour and 2-hour fire-resistant coating product lines and is strengthening its technological competitiveness with a focus on high-function, lightweight premium products.

Additionally, in collaboration with global coating equipment specialist Graco, KCC has become the first in the domestic paint industry to introduce the "XM PFP" epoxy-based fire-resistant coating equipment. The company continues to conduct research to ensure stable application alongside the development of high-quality fire-resistant coatings.

Ham Seongsu, Executive Director of KCC's Distribution Coatings Division, stated, "We will do our best to provide the most suitable fire-resistant coatings for the unique characteristics and requirements of various sites, such as high-rise buildings and large-scale data centers, in order to maximize synergy for both suppliers and customers."

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