Isolatek: Fireproofing Portfolio and EPD Coverage Snapshot
Isolatek sits in a sweet spot for specifiers. They are a pure play in passive fire protection with a wide range of solutions, yet their Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) coverage varies by product type. If your work hinges on LEED v5‑aligned transparency and quick submittals, knowing where Isolatek is strong on EPDs, and where a few gaps remain, can save real time in the bid room.
Who Isolatek is in the market
Isolatek International focuses on passive fire protection for structural steel across commercial, industrial, petrochemical, and tunnel applications. The brand family includes CAFCO, Blaze‑Shield, and Fendolite, with technology and support geared for high‑rise and complex jobs (Isolatek, Transparency).
What they sell
Isolatek’s commercial portfolio spans several categories of materials used on steel:
- Spray‑applied fire‑resistive materials (SFRM) such as CAFCO 300 and 400 series, Blaze‑Shield II/HP, and Fendolite M‑II.
- Intumescent coatings including CAFCO SprayFilm WB 3, WB 4, WB 5, WB 7 and FireSolve SB.
- Thermal and acoustical solutions like CELLU‑SHIELD, plus rigid board systems and system components.
How broad is the range
Across those families they offer products for multiple density classes, environment ratings, and application methods. SKU count appears in the dozens, possibly into the low hundreds when variations are included. That breadth means they often show up on healthcare, education, aviation, office and industrial projects where spec discipline is tight.
EPD coverage today
Isolatek’s SFRM lines are well covered by current, third‑party verified EPDs. Recent examples show 2025 publications with validity out to 2030 for CAFCO 300 and FENDOLITE M‑II under Smart EPD, with cradle‑to‑gate plus installation scope and North American applicability (Sustainable Minds, 2025; Sustainable Minds, 2025). Their cellulose insulation system, CELLU‑SHIELD, also carries a 2024 EPD with validity to late 2029 (Sustainable Minds, 2024).
Notable gap to watch
We did not find public, third‑party verified EPDs for Isolatek’s intumescent coatings portfolio as of December 8, 2025, across common operator registers and their own Transparency hub. That includes SprayFilm WB 3, WB 4, WB 5, WB 7 and FireSolve SB. If your spec requires product‑specific Type III EPDs, these items may face extra scrutiny until listings appear.
Where competitors may press the advantage
Intumescent coatings from direct rivals increasingly ship with EPDs. Carboline’s Thermo‑Sorb HB is registered in The International EPD System with validity to May 2029 (EPD International, 2024). Tremco CPG’s Nullifire portfolio lists multiple water‑based intumescents with valid EPDs through May 2029 (EPD International, 2024). In SFRM, GCP’s MONOKOTE family cites a Type III product‑specific EPD covering its range (GCP Applied Technologies, 2025). On projects that award preference for product‑specific EPDs or penalize products without them, these listings can tilt tight shortlists.
Commercial implications for specs
On many public and private jobs, product‑specific EPDs simplify embodied‑carbon accounting and reduce the risk of conservative default assumptions. That matters for LEED v5‑aligned scorecards and owner standards that prioritize verified transparency. Without an EPD, teams may spend cycles arguing for equivalence or, worse, see otherwise qualified products swapped late when a compliance checklist is finalized. One missed EPD can cost a spot on a marquee project. It’s not fair, but it’s real.
How many product categories and SKUs are covered by EPDs
Roughly speaking, Isolatek’s SFRM category has broad coverage with dozens of current declarations spanning gypsum, medium‑density and high‑density cementitious systems, many valid to 2030 under Smart EPD. Thermal acoustical insulation has at least one current declaration to 2029. Intumescent coatings appear to be the main gap. Numbers vary by product family and site, so always verify the exact model on the operator register before submittal.
Action plan for closing the gap fast
If intumescents are a growth lane, prioritize an EPD sequence for SprayFilm and FireSolve. Pick the Part B PCR used most often by peers to keep comparability crisp. Build a tight data pack for one reference year across the plant and typical primers or topcoats. Choose a program operator recognized by your core markets, then publish and get the listings onto your Transparency page so estimators and GCs can self‑serve. The data work is real, yet the spec‑win upside usually repays itself with even a single mid‑sized project win.
Competitive set to expect on bids
Like‑for‑like SFRM and intumescent competitors frequently include GCP Applied Technologies MONOKOTE, Carboline, Sherwin‑Williams Firetex, Hempel Hempafire, AkzoNobel Interchar, and Tremco CPG’s Nullifire. In some applications, rigid board systems from Promat or similar can be alternates. Expect swaps between SFRM and intumescent in architecturally exposed steel, airports, labs, healthcare, and higher education where finish and embodied‑carbon targets both matter.
The takeaway
Isolatek offers one of the broadest passive fire protection portfolios around, with strong EPD coverage across SFRM and a clear path to round out intumescents. If intumescent EPDs are next up, getting them done cleanly will protect margin and keep them in the spec when transparency is non‑negotiable. Do this and they avoid unnecessary price‑only battles that nobody wants to fight, truely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Isolatek product families have current EPDs today?
Recent Smart EPD publications cover multiple SFRM families such as CAFCO 300 series and FENDOLITE M‑II, with validity into 2030. CELLU‑SHIELD insulation also has a 2024 EPD valid to 2029. Verify the exact SKU on the operator listing before submittal. (Sustainable Minds, 2025; Sustainable Minds, 2024).
Do competitors offer intumescent coatings with EPDs already?
Yes. Public listings exist for Carboline Thermo‑Sorb HB and Nullifire SC80x series in The International EPD System with validity windows to 2029. These can satisfy owner and LEED v5‑aligned transparency asks. (EPD International, 2024; EPD International, 2024).
How many Isolatek SKUs are there and how many have EPDs?
The catalog spans dozens of SKUs across SFRM, intumescent, rigid board, and accessories. EPD coverage is strongest on SFRM with many current declarations, plus at least one for thermal acoustical insulation. Intumescent EPDs were not publicly listed as of December 8, 2025. Where exact counts are critical, check the operator registers.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
