Based on scientific evidence that melamine may cause cancer and damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, since 1 December 2023 melamine has been classified and labelled as Carcinogenic Category 2 – H351 ₍₁₎.

Melamine is one of the most traditional components of intumescent paints, a key component of almost all formulas used throughout the world since the sixties.

Being identified as a substance for which there is scientific evidence of probable serious effects to the human health, on 7 February 2024, melamine has been also listed by ECHA among the substances recommended for inclusion in Annex XIV_(2), that lists Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC), and it was proposed to prioritise such inclusion ₍₃₎.

Offering products to create a safe and healthy environment has been always our commitment; fire protection cannot be achieved to the detriment of the health of those who apply fire protective systems and those who will live or work in that environment.

That’s why AITHON A90H, widely used to protect concrete and steel structures in many countries, not only grants Class A+ air emissions but, like all our products, is totally  MELAMINE FREE.

(1) According to the harmonised classification and labelling
(ATP18) approved by the European Union.

(2) Date when the 12th draft recommendation for inclusion
in Annex XIV to the REACH Regulation was published on the 
ECHA website.

(3) ECHA – Draft background document for melamine of 
7 February 2024