Fire-Resistant Coating

Fire resistance is an important consideration when it comes to selecting materials for any commercial project. Many jurisdictions mandate fire safety codes, particularly for public and commercial spaces.

Polygood® panels have achieved different fire-resistance Euroclass ratings depending on their application and treatment. This information is crucial for specifiers who need to select materials that comply with fire safety regulations. 

Flooring applications 

Polygood® panels with an FPCC coating achieve a Euroclass rating of B(fl), s1, according to standard EN 13501-1. This indicates moderate flammability with a low smoke development.

Construction products

Construction materials (excluding flooring) have the following ratings according to EN 13823:2020 standard, as a part of classification standard EN 13501-1.

• Untreated Polygood Panels: These achieve a base Euroclass rating of E, s3-d0. This signifies limited combustibility with high smoke development and no flaming droplets.
• Polygood Panels with Special Fire Retardant Coating: These panels achieve a Euroclass rating of E, s3-d0. While the classification is the same as untreated panels, the test results show a 2.5 times better performance in fire resistance (according to test reports).
• Polygood Panels with Special Technology (limited patterns): These panels offer a higher fire-resistance Euroclass rating of D, s3-d2. This translates to limited combustibility with high smoke development and some flaming droplets.

Euroclass	German			Euroclass	French	Euroclass	UK
EN 13501 – 1	DIN 4102 – 1	No Smoke	No droplets	EN 13501 – 1	NF P92 – 507	EN 13501 – 1	BS 476/6 BS 476
A1	A1			A1	non combustible	A1	non combustible
A2 – s1.d0	A2			A2-s1.d0	M0	A2 – s1/s2/s3/, d0/d1/d2	limited combustible
				A2 – s1/s2/s3/, d0/d1	M1
B/C – s1, d0	B1			B – s1/s2/s3/, d0/d1		B – s1/s2/s3/, d0/d1/d2	Class 0
A2/B/C – s2/s3/, d0				C – s1/s2/s3/, d0/d1	M2	C – s1/s2/s3/, d0/d1/d2	Class 1
A2/B/C – s1, d0/d1
A2/B/C – s3, d2
D – s1/s2/s3/, d0	B2			D – s1/s2/s3/, d0/d1	M2	D – s1/s2/s3/, d0/d1/d2	Class 3
D – s1/s2/s3/, d1/d2					M4 (no droplets)
E				E	M4	E
				E – d2
F	B3			F		F

Please note:

• The provided information highlights the significant improvement in fire resistance achieved with the special fire retardant coating for construction applications.
• Specifiers should refer to the specific test reports for detailed results and select the appropriate Polygood panel based on the application’s fire safety requirements.
• For informational purposes only. Always consult with local building codes and fire safety regulations to ensure compliance for your project.