PPG's PITT-CHAR NX Coating System Receives Independent Verification for Enhanced Durability

On February 21, 2022, PPG announced that its PPG PITT-CHAR® NX passive fire protection (PFP) coating portfolio has received independent validation for enhanced durability
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This verification is provided by UL Verification, an independent assessment body that reviews the validity of product performance claims
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An industry first, PPG PITT-CHAR NX coatings withstand double the exposure conditions in the most stringent categories of UL standards* to guarantee their durability
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After exposure, the coating was tested against control samples to verify compliance with the relevant UL fire protection standards**
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Richard Holliday, global director of PPG Hydrocarbons PFP, Protective and Marine Coatings, said: "This double exposure recognition demonstrates that PPG PITT-CHAR NX coatings deliver performance with the highest confidence in even the most extreme environmental and fire conditions.

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In addition to the latest UL test results, the PPG PITT-CHAR NX coating portfolio has received several third-party certifications
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These certifications include ASTM, ISO and NORSOK certifications that the coating is suitable for use in industrial, marine and offshore environments with no degradation in fire performance
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PPG PITT-CHAR NX coating is a flexible combination of epoxy passive fire protection materials that provide excellent fire performance and durability while reducing coating thickness, weight and speed of application
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*UL 2431 Durability Safety Standard for Fire Retardant Coatings and Materials

**UL 1709 Fast Rise Fire Test for Steel Structural Protective Materials