International Paint, has announced that Interchar 1120, a fully VOC-compliant, thin-film waterborne acrylic intumescent coating, is now available in Canada.

Interchar 1120 is part of the Firesthetics family of fireproofing technologies introduced by International Paint to the U.S. architectural and building markets in 2010, which includes the flagship Interchar 212 epoxy intumescent fireproofing and revolutionary factory-manufactured castings and self-extinguishing bolt caps.

“Our team has made a concerted effort over the last couple of years to educate building owners and architectural professionals on the unmatched safety and performance benefits of Interchar 1120, and we’re happy that this latest addition to our industry-leading fireproofing line-up is now available in Canada,” said Bill Dempster, International Paint’s fire protection marketing manager for the Americas. “Bottom line; with a full range of VOC-compliant primers and decorative topcoat options available, you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetic versatility on interior exposed steel designs.”