Jotun, a global leader in protective coatings, has announced the launch of Jotachar 1709 XT, the
latest innovation to its industry-leading Jotachar range of trusted intumescent fire protection
coatings for the oil and gas industry. Engineered for fire performance in the most demanding
environments, delivering competitive loadings and installation cost, Jotachar 1709 XT is optimized
for UL1709 projects and strengthens the recognised Jotachar range with now products suited for all
types of project scenarios, notes a press release from the company.
Ensuring the safety and integrity of steel assets is critical, especially as the industry faces increasing
challenges — from reducing the carbon footprint, to limiting the risks of fires and cryogenic spills. In
the face of hazards or the pressure of tight schedules, time is essential and trusted performance is
everything.
“Jotun revolutionized the intumescent fire protection industry when it launched Jotachar JF750 in
2013, as the industry’s first mesh-free application solution for all hydrocarbon fire scenarios. Now
Jotun enhances the Jotachar range with its latest edition, Jotachar 1709 XT – developed and
optimised for onshore new construction projects requiring UL1709 certification,” said James Irving,
Global R&D Manager for Fire Protection in Jotun.
As a patent pending all-climate capable fire protection coating, developed for the most extreme
environments, Jotachar 1709 XT enables efficient installation for projects with all levels of
complexity, the press release notes.