Pyrophobic Systems

What Pyrophobic Systems does

Pyrophobic Systems Ltd. is a privately held Canadian specialty materials manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Barrie, Ontario. The company develops proprietary intumescent thermoplastic polymer formulations that expand under heat (approximately 200°C activation) to form insulating char barriers, delivering passive fire protection for building construction, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and electric vehicle (EV) battery pack applications. Its core technology platform — branded as LithiumPrevent for battery applications — combines intumescent expansion (2-40x volumetric), endothermic heat absorption, dielectric insulation (9.5 kV/mm), and 3D moldability in a single material, outperforming legacy solutions such as mica and aerogel that require multi-layer assembly.

The company's product portfolio spans six branded lines: LithiumPrevent (intumescent thermoplastic for lithium-ion battery thermal runaway containment, available in injection molding and extrusion grades), TemprCore (patented fiberglass-reinforced mineral composite door core for steel fire doors with up to 3-hour fire ratings), SafePassage (UL-certified poke-through firestop devices), Intuplas (proprietary intumescent polymer base technology), IntuLight (patented fire-rated recessed lighting solution), and Bernograph (fire-resistant construction material). All products carry third-party certifications including UL 94 V-0, UL 10C, UL 1784, ULC S104, and ISO 9001:2015 (achieved February 2024).

Pyrophobic operates an enterprise field sales model, engaging OEM engineering teams during design-stage integration through named technical contacts. Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales of engineered materials and finished fire protection components. The company has established co-development partnerships with Molded Precision Components and Auto-Kabel Group (joint SPE Automotive Innovation Safety Award 2023) and Acculon Energy, positioning its LithiumPrevent platform within global EV and energy storage supply chains.

Name

Pyrophobic Systems

Legal name

Pyrophobic Systems Ltd.

Website

https://pyrophobic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pyrophobic Systems Ltd. is a Canadian specialty materials manufacturer developing proprietary intumescent thermoplastic fire protection solutions for building construction, battery energy storage, and electric vehicle OEMs, with patented UL-certified product lines including LithiumPrevent, TemprCore, and SafePassage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Engineered Materials and Components Sales: Pyrophobic manufactures and sells proprietary intumescent thermoplastic materials and finished fire protection components to OEM customers in building construction, energy storage, and electric vehicle markets. Revenue is generated through direct material and component sales, with collaboration on custom design and engineering specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Pyrophobic Systems manufactures and sells proprietary intumescent thermoplastic polymer materials and engineered fire protection components for OEM customers. The portfolio covers intumescent battery protection components (LithiumPrevent), composite temperature rise door cores (tempRCORE), UL-certified poke-through firestop devices (SafePassage), fire-rated recessed lighting covers (IntuLight), and construction-grade fire-resistant materials (Intuplas, Bernograph) for building construction, energy storage, and electric vehicle applications.

Product overview

Pyrophobic Systems offers a suite of passive fire protection solutions built on proprietary intumescent polymer technology. The product portfolio centers on six core offerings: LithiumPrevent (intumescent thermoplastic for lithium-ion battery thermal runaway containment in energy storage and EV applications), tempRCORE (fire-rated door core for steel doors), SafePassage (UL-certified poke-through firestop device), Intuplas (proprietary intumescent polymer base technology), IntuLight (fire-rated recessed lighting solution), and Bernograph (fire-resistant construction material). These products serve three primary industry verticals: building construction (firestop materials, door cores, lighting), energy storage/battery systems (thermal runaway prevention), and electric vehicles (battery pack fire protection). The technology platform is based on intumescent thermoplastics that expand under heat to form insulating char barriers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LithiumPrevent: Proprietary intumescent thermoplastic platform for lithium-ion battery fire protection and thermal runaway containment, available in injection molding (200R) and extrusion (200REX) formulations
• tempRCORE
• Bernograph
• SafePassage
• Intuplas
• IntuLight

Products and services

• LithiumPrevent Proprietary intumescent thermoplastic polymer that prevents and contains thermal runaway at the cell or module level in lithium-ion batteries. Can be injection molded or extruded into fire-resistant battery pack components including busbar covers, cell spacers, and pack lid defense features for energy storage system integrators and EV battery pack manufacturers.
• tempRCORE A patented and NRTL-listed composite temperature rise door core for use with steel fire doors. Fiberglass-reinforced mineral core certified for 1.5-hour and 3-hour fire-rated steel doors, featuring UL 10C and UL 1784 certification for door OEMs and fire-rated door assembly manufacturers.
• SafePassage UL-certified fire-resistant thermoplastic poke-through device for electrified deck systems. Designed to preserve fire resistance of rated floor or deck assemblies while allowing wiring or services to pass through, for commercial construction and electrified deck applications.
• Intuplas A patented proprietary intumescent polymer formulated for fire safety applications. Engineered for heat-triggered swelling and char formation to provide thermal insulation and fire barrier protection for OEMs and manufacturers across multiple industries.
• IntuLight A patented, NRTL-listed fire-rated recessed lighting solution that allows OEMs to meet ASTM E119 fire resistance requirements for lighting penetrations in rated assemblies. Designed for recessed lighting manufacturers serving commercial construction.
• Bernograph Fire-resistant material engineered for building construction applications, providing fire-resistant properties for various construction assemblies and compartmentalization needs for OEMs and construction material manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Materials expand 2–3x original volume when exposed to thermal events (~200°C activation temperature), forming thermally insulating char that blocks heat and flammable gas pathways
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Molded Precision Components (MPCCOMponents)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2023Collaboration partner in the development and production of LithiumPrevent 200 intumescent terminal covers. Co-recipient of the SPE Automotive Innovation Safety Award for the innovative EV battery fire protection application. MPCCOMponents contributed manufacturing expertise for injection molding the complex 3D geometries required for the safety component.
• Auto-Kabel GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2023Strategic collaboration partner in the LithiumPrevent 200 EV battery protection program. Auto-Kabel Group participated in the joint development and co-received the SPE Automotive Innovation Safety Award for mitigating thermal runaway from electrical arcing in high-voltage EV batteries.
• Acculon EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announcement referenced on the Pyrophobic blog, indicating a collaboration for battery fire protection solutions. The nature and scope of the partnership is primarily related to energy storage and EV battery safety applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Henkel: Global adhesives and specialty chemicals company with intumescent coatings and fire-protection product lines serving construction and industrial markets. Comparable to Pyrophobic in intumescent material science and target end markets, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Etex (Promat): Etex's Promat brand is a leading global provider of passive fire protection boards, sprays, and intumescent materials for building, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Directly comparable to Pyrophobic's intumescent platform in technology and end markets, but at much greater scale.
• 3M: Diversified industrial and safety conglomerate with a broad portfolio of fire protection, firestop, and thermal management products across construction and industrial markets. Overlaps with Pyrophobic in passive fire protection and thermal barrier applications, though not Pyrophobic's specialist niche.
• Morgan Advanced Materials: Manufacturer of high-performance ceramics, thermal management, and fire protection materials serving industrial, energy, and transportation markets. Overlaps with Pyrophobic in high-temperature insulation and thermal barrier products, particularly for EV and industrial applications.
• BASF: Global chemicals company with intumescent and flame-retardant material portfolios serving construction, transportation, and electronics end markets. Comparable to Pyrophobic in flame-retardant polymer chemistry, with substantially greater R&D and scale.

Direct peers

• Tremco (Tremco CPG): Manufacturer of construction sealants, firestopping systems, and passive fire protection products for commercial building envelopes. Overlaps with Pyrophobic's construction-segment firestop and compartmentation product lines in target customers and channel.
• Hilti: Global manufacturer of firestop systems, fire-rated sealants, and passive fire protection products for the building construction market. Directly comparable to Pyrophobic's construction-segment products (SafePassage, IntuLight, Bernograph) in target customers and use cases.
• RectorSeal: Manufacturer of firestop systems, smoke and acoustic sealants, and passive fire protection products for building construction. Overlaps with Pyrophobic's construction-segment firestop and compartmentation offerings.
• Specified Technologies Inc. (STI Firestop): Specialty manufacturer of firestop devices, sleeves, and intumescent materials for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing penetrations in fire-rated assemblies. Comparable to Pyrophobic's poke-through and penetration-seal product lines serving the same construction code-compliance use cases.

Emerging players

• KULR Technology Group: Specialty battery thermal management and safety company serving EV, energy storage, aerospace, and defense customers. Comparable to Pyrophobic's LithiumPrevent platform in addressing lithium-ion battery thermal runaway, though via different materials and system-level solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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