PPG Industries (PPG) Launches PITT-CHAR NX Protection Coating
Zacks Investment Research | Nov 14, 2018 09:47PM ET
PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) has launched PPG PITT-CHAR NX, its most advanced passive fire protection coating. The epoxy intumescent coating offers reduced thickness in coating, lower weight and faster application as well as outstanding strength and durability.
Notably, intumescent coating is geared to provide protection against severe hydrocarbon hazards like jet fires, pool fires and explosions as well as eliminate cracking and delamination risk during fabrication, transportation and construction. The coating is suited for onshore and offshore environments in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
Per PPG, PITT-CHAR NX is a significant advancement in fire protection technology, with higher safety performance in a thinner, lighter coating and is faster to apply. The coating also delivers considerable material savings and reduces construction and transport costs. The coating product has been proven to be suitable for marine, offshore and industrial exposure without any degradation in fire resistance.
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