In the wood coatings sector, fire safety and indoor air quality are becoming increasingly interconnected topics. Today, designers and contract industry companies require systems capable of ensuring high fire reaction performance without compromising the healthiness of indoor environments.
In this context, the fire-retardant systems developed by ICRO COATINGS S.p.A. stand out, updated according to Euroclass B-s2,d0 requirements and aligned with the latest indoor emission control standards.
Fire protection and wood enhancement
Wood is one of the most widely used materials in interior design and furniture thanks to its aesthetic and architectural qualities. At the same time, however, it is a combustible material and requires suitable protection systems.
The Euroclass B-s2,d0 classification identifies coatings with a very limited contribution to fire, controlled smoke development, and no flaming droplets or particles, a particularly important aspect in public environments.
To meet the needs of the contract sector, ICRO COATINGS S.p.A. developed the two-component polyurethane system ECL 1450, designed for transparent applications that preserve the natural appearance of wood.
Indoor air quality and sustainability
Alongside fire safety, increasing attention is also being paid to indoor air quality and the control of VOC emissions in enclosed environments.
For this reason, standards such as GREENGUARD, developed by UL Solutions, are becoming increasingly important for verifying product chemical emissions.
In addition to technical performance, measuring environmental impact also plays a central role. In this direction, ICRO COATINGS S.p.A. has developed a Carbon Footprint calculation method for its products according to ISO 14067 standards.
An integrated approach
The evolution of fire-retardant systems reflects a broader change within the coatings industry: today, safety, indoor air quality, and sustainability must coexist within a single design solution.
Systems classified as Euroclass B-s2,d0 and developed according to advanced emission standards therefore represent not only a response to regulations, but also a concrete contribution to creating safer and healthier spaces.
