Most of the Indian market still runs on decades-old intumescent chemistry. Here's an honest look at how Aeon Core's newer LDH approach compares — and where each option genuinely fits.
Intumescent coatings have protected structural steel for decades and still do that job well. But for furniture, interiors, textiles and everyday surfaces, their thick, opaque, swelling char is the wrong tool. Aeon Core's LDH stays thin and clear, works by cooling + charring + smoke suppression, and can be mixed into your paint.
The properties that matter when you're protecting people, interiors and materials.
| Property | Aeon Core LDH | Halogenated retardant | Intumescent paint | Untreated surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halogen-free | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | Varies | — |
| Toxic smoke / dioxins | None | Possible | Possible | High smoke |
| Water-based & low-odour | ✓ Yes | Often solvent | Often solvent | — |
| Dries clear / preserves look | ✓ Clear | Varies | Thick, opaque | ✓ |
| Suits wood, paper & fabric | ✓ Ideal | Limited | Mainly steel/wood | — |
| Mechanism | Endothermic + water release + mineral shield | Gas-phase inhibition | Swelling char | None |
| Thermal residue (TGA) | 82.4% @ 899°C | Low | Char-dependent | Burns away |
| Indoor / occupied spaces | ✓ Safe | Caution | Caution | — |
| Made in India | ✓ Yes | Often imported | Mixed | — |
Comparison reflects typical properties of each product class and Aeon Core's measured characterization. Specific competitor products vary; always check individual datasheets and fire ratings for regulated applications.
No halogens means no toxic, corrosive smoke or dioxins — the hazards that cause most fire injuries happen in the smoke, not the flame.
Dries clear and thin, so designers and owners don't trade aesthetics for safety the way thick intumescent paint forces them to.
Made in Bengaluru with direct technical support, pilot samples and bulk supply — no long import lead times.
For many wood, paper and fabric applications, yes. Intumescent coatings are excellent for structural steel where a thick foaming char is required, but they are often thick, opaque and solvent-based. Aeon Core's LDH is thin, clear, water-based and halogen-free — a better fit for visible interior surfaces and cellulosic materials.
Halogenated retardants interrupt combustion chemistry but can release toxic, corrosive gases and dioxins when they burn. LDH is halogen-free: it works physically by absorbing heat and releasing water vapour, leaving only inert mineral residue.
A fire retardant slows ignition and flame spread; a fire-resistant material is rated to withstand fire for a defined period. Aeon Core is a fire-retardant coating that reduces how easily a treated surface ignites and how fast flames spread.
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