On the Podcast this month is a manufacturer that has embraced a culture of innovation to change the game in passive fireproofing and firestopping! I talk with Clarke O'Reilly, Sales & Marketing Manager for Pyrophobic Systems, about their "Intumescent Technology Platforms" - fire resistant polymer composites that contain trusted proprietary and patented intumescent materials. These materials, when combined with thermoplastics, create powerful passive barriers, including for battery fires caused by thermal runaway. Pyrophobic's team continues to innovate with OEM’s on new applications for their highly versatile intumescent polymer composites that solve fire safety challenges... We cover the basics and then get far (probably too far) into the weeds of how these materials are utilized in new and innovative ways including summarizing the debate behind active vs passive fire protection systems and how a holistic solution can be deployed in future designs. It's intense, but we're sure you'll enjoy it! &--> check out their podcast "FIRESTOP FEED: THE PYROPHOBIC PODCAST" on Spotify!