Contego High Solids RFB IFRM – Wide Flange Beam Designs CII/IF 180-01, 60-02 Intumescent Fire Protection

Advancing Fire-Resistive Design for a Safer Future

Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation in Intumescent Coatings

Fire safety is essential to modern building design — protecting lives, assets, and ensuring code compliance. For 25 years, Contego International Inc. has been at the forefront of passive fire protection, delivering industry-leading performance through advanced materials science, rigorous testing, and trusted partnerships.

 

Proven Performance Across Structural Steel

Contego High Solids RFB is a water-based intumescent fire-resistive material (IFRM), tested and listed to ASTM E119, UL 263, and ULC S101.

Design listings include:

We collaborate with UL, ASTM, ICC, and NFCA to meet the highest standards in North America.

 

Why Designers Choose Contego IFRM

Contego High Solids RFB offers unmatched performance for fire-resistive coatings

  1. Thin Film Efficiency: Low DFTs for 1–3 hour ratings; e.g., 17.5 mils for 1-hour protection at W/D ≥ 0.68 and 165 mils for 3-hour protection at W/D ≥ .50.
  2. Beam Coverage: Designed for W/D ≥ 0.50 and Hp/A ≥ 266 — up to 3-hour protection.
  3. Column Range: W/D from 0.29–2.98 and Hp/A from 45–465.
  4. HSS Flexibility: A/P from 0.207–0.606 and Hp/A from 65–190 — ideal for exposed steel.

Value Through Every Phase

What Does this Mean for Our Customers?

Contego High Solids RFB offers clear advantages across the project. Owners save on material and labor with less product needed for up to 3-hour ratings, reducing overall costs. Architects gain design flexibility with a thinner, high-performance finish. Contractors and applicators benefit from faster, more predictable application, improving efficiency on the jobsite.

 

Build with Confidence!

Explore our design listings in the above links and see how Contego can support your next project. Our team is ready to assist with specifications, submittals, or technical comparisons.