An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application

Purpose – This study aims to discuss the modification and/or improvement of intumescent coating system by incorporating waterborne resin with an appropriate combination of flame-retardant additives and four different fillers, namely, TiO2, Al(OH)3, Mg(OH)2 and CaCO3. Design/methodology/approach – Co...

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Main Authors: Md Nasir, Khairunisa, Ramli Sulong, Nor Hafizah, Johan, Mohd Rafie, Afifi, Amalina Muhammad
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Published: Emerald 2018
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author Md Nasir, Khairunisa
Ramli Sulong, Nor Hafizah
Johan, Mohd Rafie
Afifi, Amalina Muhammad
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Ramli Sulong, Nor Hafizah
Johan, Mohd Rafie
Afifi, Amalina Muhammad
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description Purpose – This study aims to discuss the modification and/or improvement of intumescent coating system by incorporating waterborne resin with an appropriate combination of flame-retardant additives and four different fillers, namely, TiO2, Al(OH)3, Mg(OH)2 and CaCO3. Design/methodology/approach – Coating mixtures are characterized using the Bunsen burner, thermogravimetric analysis, limiting oxygen index, scanning electron microscope, static immersion bath, Fourier transform infrared and adhesion tester. Findings – Results show that the combination of coating with CaCO3 filler significantly improved fire protection performance because of its thick char layer and the equilibrium temperature being 264°C. Char layer showed a uniform dense foam structure on micrograph and this formulation had adhesion strength of 2.13 MPa, which indicates effectiveness of the interface adhesion on substrate. Conversely, the combination of coating with Al (OH)3 exhibited highest oxygen index of 35 per cent, which resulted in excellent flammability resistance. Research limitations/implications – This paper discusses only the effect of mineral fillers on properties of intumescent coatings. Practical implications – In the modern design of building infrastructure, fire safety is significant for the protection of human life and assets. The application of intumescent coating in buildings is currently practiced because of its effect on material flammability during a fire. Originality/value – The analysis method to evaluate the performance of water-borne resin with different fillers is formulated, and it could be applied in all kinds of coatings and mixtures to be used as an effective fire protection system for steel constructions.
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spelling um.eprints-213002019-05-24T05:01:46Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/21300/ An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application Md Nasir, Khairunisa Ramli Sulong, Nor Hafizah Johan, Mohd Rafie Afifi, Amalina Muhammad TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Purpose – This study aims to discuss the modification and/or improvement of intumescent coating system by incorporating waterborne resin with an appropriate combination of flame-retardant additives and four different fillers, namely, TiO2, Al(OH)3, Mg(OH)2 and CaCO3. Design/methodology/approach – Coating mixtures are characterized using the Bunsen burner, thermogravimetric analysis, limiting oxygen index, scanning electron microscope, static immersion bath, Fourier transform infrared and adhesion tester. Findings – Results show that the combination of coating with CaCO3 filler significantly improved fire protection performance because of its thick char layer and the equilibrium temperature being 264°C. Char layer showed a uniform dense foam structure on micrograph and this formulation had adhesion strength of 2.13 MPa, which indicates effectiveness of the interface adhesion on substrate. Conversely, the combination of coating with Al (OH)3 exhibited highest oxygen index of 35 per cent, which resulted in excellent flammability resistance. Research limitations/implications – This paper discusses only the effect of mineral fillers on properties of intumescent coatings. Practical implications – In the modern design of building infrastructure, fire safety is significant for the protection of human life and assets. The application of intumescent coating in buildings is currently practiced because of its effect on material flammability during a fire. Originality/value – The analysis method to evaluate the performance of water-borne resin with different fillers is formulated, and it could be applied in all kinds of coatings and mixtures to be used as an effective fire protection system for steel constructions. Emerald 2018 Article PeerReviewed Md Nasir, Khairunisa and Ramli Sulong, Nor Hafizah and Johan, Mohd Rafie and Afifi, Amalina Muhammad (2018) An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application. Pigment & Resin Technology, 47 (2). pp. 142-153. ISSN 0369-9420, DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-09-2016-0089 <https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-09-2016-0089>. https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-09-2016-0089 doi:10.1108/PRT-09-2016-0089
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Md Nasir, Khairunisa
Ramli Sulong, Nor Hafizah
Johan, Mohd Rafie
Afifi, Amalina Muhammad
An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application
title An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application
title_full An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application
title_fullStr An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application
title_full_unstemmed An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application
title_short An investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application
title_sort investigation into waterborne intumescent coating with different fillers for steel application
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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