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ARC Training Centre for Fire Safety
Key capabilities
> Expands upon heat exposure to provide insulation and prevent heat penetration
> Developed and produced fire protection technologies
> Usable on timber , aluminium , steel , concrete , plasterboard , and brick
Differentiators
> Proprietary intumescent paint technology
> Exclusive manufacturing by Flame Security International in Australia > Available at Bunnings stores
Key customers
> Government agencies for safeguarding public infrastructure
> Construction industry for fireproofing buildings and structures
> Homeowners in bushfire-prone areas for protecting residential properties
Sustainable development goals
Developed an intumescent paint for fire protection , to safeguard assets and infrastructure in bushfire-prone areas
Research Centre
Australia ’ s vulnerability to extreme weather conditions and the frequency of devastating natural and man-made fires are major risks to new and existing assets and infrastructure in bushfireprone areas . The research group , in partnership with government entities and companies , has developed innovative fire protection and suppression technologies that will safeguard and minimise exposure to fire threats .
The team has developed an intumescent paint that expands due to heat exposure , providing insulation and preventing heat penetration . The paint produces a thick layer of char , which offers an insulating barrier and effectively deflects the > Industry , innovation and infrastructure
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fire ’ s heat .
This new paint technology is commercially branded FIRECOAT . It is manufactured locally by Flame Security International ( FSI ) and is on sale at select Bunnings stores . It can be applied to a variety of surfaces , including existing render , timber , aluminium , steel , concrete , plasterboard , and brick .
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