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PITT-CHAR® XP

Product catalog summary

Introduction
PPG PITT-CHAR® XP is a flexible intumescent coating designed for passive protection against hydrocarbon hazards such as explosions, impacts, fires, and cryogenic spills. It is a single-product solution specifically formulated for the oil and gas industry, offering unrivaled protection and flexibility.

Specifications and Features

Single-layer application without the need for additional insulation.
Superior low-temperature adhesion and mechanical toughness.
Enhanced crack resistance, making it suitable for modular construction projects.
Cost-effective throughout its service life.
Extensively tested and approved by customers and third-party institutes.

Application Procedure

Prepare the substrate.
Apply an approved primer system.
Apply the first layer of PITT-CHAR XP.
Use mesh reinforcement if required.
Apply the second layer of PITT-CHAR XP.
Finish with an approved topcoat system if recommended.

Performance and Testing

Proven to outperform conventional rigid epoxy systems in severe conditions.
Withstands severe temperature changes, vibrations, impacts, and explosions.
Maintains flexibility even at temperatures as low as -40°C (-40°F).
Expands to form an insulating char during fire exposure, delaying the loss of load-bearing capacity.
Tested against international fire standards and holds type approval certification from leading bodies.

Fire and Cryogenic Spill Protection

Effective against jet fires, torch fires, and hydrocarbon fires.
Resistant to overpressures greater than 4 bar.
Maintains integrity during cryogenic spills, tested with liquid nitrogen exposure.

Advantages for Modular Construction

Increases fabrication speed and efficiency.
Compatible with various steel substrates.
Resists damage during transport and handling.

Long-term Benefits

Reduces inspection and maintenance costs.
Future-proofs facilities against potential hazards not yet mandated by current guidelines.
Tested and approved for industrial environments by leading laboratories.

Contact Information
For more information, visit ppgpmc.com or contact regional offices in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and North America.

Catalog excerpts

Passive protection against hydrocarbon hazards Our pioneering flexible intumescent technology saves lives and protects assets in the world’s toughest fire and cryogenic environments.

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Safety when it matters Flexible, single-product solution Specially formulated for the oil and gas industry, PPG PITT-CHAR XP is a single coating solution designed to saves lives and protects assets in the event of a hydrocarbon hazards such as an explosion, impact, fire or cryogenic spill. Introduced in 1983, our product has more real-time history than any other epoxy intumescent coating available today with hundreds of projects successfully completed globally. In addition to its unrivaled fire protection, the unique flexibility of PPG PITT-CHAR XP provides enhanced resistance to cracking on...

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Passive fire protection When exposed to fire, PPG PITT-CHAR XP expands to form an insulating char that prevents steel from heating up rapidly. This delays the loss of load-bearing capacity and integrity, buying crucial time for personnel to escape. Our product has been extensively tested against the most up-to-date international fire test standards and has also been proven in service under large-scale, major accident hazards such as jet fires, explosions and impact. It holds type approval certification with all the leading certifying bodies such as ABS, BV, DNV-GL, LR, UL. We have designed PPG...

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PPG PITT-CHAR XP -full lifecycle benefits Confidence in performance PPG PITT-CHAR XP satisfies both cryogenic and hydrocarbon fire tests Table-1: Cryogenic and hydrocarbon fire test Cryogenic spill exposure • Tested with liquid nitrogen at -196°C (-320°F) • Extensively tested (up to 60 minutes cryogenic exposure) • Tested for full immersion, pooling and spray Combined CSP and fire testing • Full immersion CSP immediately followed by UL1709 test • 180 minutes jet fire testing following 30 minutes full liquid nitrogen immersion • Extensive spill testing at different thickness and duration to provide...

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We protect and beautify the world™ Visit ppgpmc.com or contact: Asia Pacific © +86-21-6025-2688 B [email protected] Europe, Middle East and Africa © +32-3-3606-311 h [email protected] Latin America © +57-1-8764242 ext. 201 & [email protected] North America (US & Canada) © +1-888-9PPGPMC h [email protected] No rights can be derived from the content of this publication. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, all products and technical advice are subject to our terms of sale, available on our website ppgpmc.com. All rights reserved. The PPG logo, We protect and beautify the world, and...

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