Introducing Jotun’s SteelMaster 1200WF, a revolutionary fire-protective coating designed for the safety of civil and industrial infrastructure.
As part of the SteelMaster range, this product is specifically formulated to safeguard steel structures in airports, schools, hospitals, and other vital buildings. At an event unveiling SteelMaster 1200WF in Vietnam, Jotun Vietnam’s Managing Director, Per Morten Aarvold, emphasized the significance of this milestone, stating, “At Jotun, our mission is to protect what is most important to our customers. We believe that SteelMaster 1200WF will contribute to the safety of structures and advance Vietnam’s infrastructure and fire safety measures.”
Per Morten Aarvold introduces SteelMaster 1200WF, a fire-protective coating.
SteelMaster 1200WF is a groundbreaking solution in Vietnam, offering up to 150 minutes of fire protection for various structural components such as I, H, L, C, and T beams, hollow square/rectangular columns, and round hollow sections, across different critical temperature ranges (CCT). This product’s water-based technology and low volatile organic compound (VOC) content make it an environmentally friendly and healthy choice.
The environmental credentials of SteelMaster 1200WF are transparently showcased through its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and its inclusion in Jotun’s Green Building Solutions package, assuring its eco-friendliness.
Experts from Jotun, along with guests from the Institute of Science and Technology in Construction and Arup Vietnam, discuss SteelMaster 1200WF.
SteelMaster products have gained widespread recognition from renowned independent testing organizations like Underwriter Laboratories and Warringtonfire. In Vietnam, SteelMaster 1200WF has been rigorously tested and certified by the Institute of Science and Technology in Construction’s Fire Prevention Research Room, and officially approved by the Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police Department on May 21, 2024.
SteelMaster 1200WF – Certified by the Institute of Science and Technology in Construction.
Jotun is a global leader in the paint industry, founded in Norway over a century ago with the mission to protect ships from the harsh marine environment. Today, the brand has a presence in almost every country, with 39 factories in 23 markets, 67 companies in 47 markets, and representatives in over 100 countries and territories.
Jotun offers four main product lines: industrial coatings, marine coatings, powder coatings, and decorative paints, providing comprehensive solutions for millions of structures and homes worldwide. Since its entry into Vietnam in 1993, Jotun has established itself as a leading paint brand, dedicated to protecting and beautifying Vietnamese homes and infrastructure.
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