- Product Type: Sprayed Limpet Vermiculite (cementitious fire protection coating)
- Colour: Off-grey
- Application Method: Spray (trowel possible for small repairs)
- Nominal Dry Density: 720 kg/m³ ±10%
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.15 W/mK (at 10°C, BS 874)
- R-Value: 0.32 (BS 6853:1999, Annex B4.2)
- Fire Classification:
- A1 Non-combustible (EN 13501-1, BS 476 Part 4)
- Class 0 as per Building Regulations
SLV External (Sprayed Limpet Vermiculite – External Grade)
in stock
Uses:
- Passive fire protection coating for steel and concrete
- Suitable for external applications exposed to climatic and industrial conditions
- Used in tunnels, structures, vessels, and installations in oil, gas, power, and petrochemical industries
- Applied on structural steel beams, columns, and concrete elements
Benefits:
- Provides high fire resistance (up to 4–6 hours depending on substrate and standard)
- Non-combustible (A1 rated) and does not contribute to smoke generation
- Excellent adhesion to steel and concrete
- Stable and durable coating with low maintenance
- Resistant to weathering and industrial environments
- Asbestos-free and gypsum-free composition
- Seamless application, including on curved surfaces
Specifications
Features
- Does not rely on foaming, expansion, or chemical reaction for fire protection
- Textured decorative finish after spraying
- Can be applied in multiple coats for thicknesses above 30 mm
- Concrete surfaces protected against spalling
- Certified and tested to ASTM, BS, EN, RWS, and UL standards
- Bond strength range: 0.05 – 1 MPa (depending on substrate and thickness)
Packaging
- 20 kg PE bags
- 63 bags per pallet
- Shelf Life: Maximum 12 months
- Storage: Store indoors in dry conditions; pallets not stackable