Complete range of passive fire protection products

Passive fire safety is becoming increasingly important within both new construction and renovation. After all, achieving optimum fire resistance saves lives, limits material damage and minimizes business losses. At the same time, good passive fire safety ensures that a building is protected so that it remains accessible after a fire.

The series of facts prompted Bostik Benelux BV, a leading developer and manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and PU foams, to focus firmly on product development and certification for this specific market segment. This happens with Zwaluw FireProtect^®, a complete and diverse range of high-quality fire protection solutions for both linear joints and penetrations.

Proper application of Zwaluw FireProtect® Silicone Sealant.

Creating fire compartments in a building is an essential part of its passive fire safety. Nick Haring, active as Business Developer within Oosterhout-based Bostik, explains. "The idea behind this is to limit the spread of smoke and fire during a fire to one compartment and to slow down the spread of the fire. As a result, people are able to leave the building safely and the fire department has enough time to fight the fire."

Primary means

The basis for adequate compartmentation should be laid with ditto passive fire protection products. Incorporated into the construction of a building, they are the primary means of limiting the spread of flames, heat and smoke - and thus the penetration and spread of fire between compartments - and greatly increasing fire safety. "When properly applied, such products meet the fundamental and legal requirements of compartmentation," said Herring. "They also contribute to the structural stability of the building and increase the possibility of leaving or evacuating the scene of disaster quickly and safely. Because that is and remains the most important thing."

'Around the purchase  and use of Zwaluw FireProtect® we inform and advise our customers extensively'

Diverse program

Haring's account unmistakably underlines the need for optimal passive fire protection. This is precisely why Bostik decided to focus intensively on the development of a complete, fully certified and approved range of passive fire-resistant products and applications. Based on the extensive experience in the field of solutions for linear joints (EN 1366-4) the company therefore proudly presents Zwaluw FireProtect^®, a diverse composite program that also includes solutions for penetrations (EN 1366-3).

Correct application of the various Zwaluw FireProtect® products is of utmost importance.

Perfect solution

"Swallow FireProtect.^® stands for a comprehensive range of fire-resistant products that can be used in expansion and connection joints as well as openings and penetrations between fire compartments," explains Haring.

"Our starting point in developing this program was to provide a working and at the same time cost-effective solution using the latest technology. In this we have succeeded perfectly. Furthermore, all products and applications are fully field-tested and certified according to the latest European standards. Characteristics that we combine with expert advice and solid support. In order to achieve an optimal and customized end result, it is important for the customer around the purchase and use of Zwaluw FireProtect^® provide comprehensive information and advice. We have everything on board for that as well. From catalogs and on-site product information to site visits and how-to movies on YouTube. As an authority on fire safety, we pull out all the stops and leave nothing to chance."