FIBER-CONTAINING FIRE PROTECTION MATERIAL

A fire protection material includes at least 10 wt % of inorganic fibers, at least 5 wt % of an additive dispersed within the inorganic fibers, the additive selected from fibers, particles, platelets, aerogels, a foam, or combinations thereof; and at least 2 wt % of a binder dispersed within the inorganic fibers. The inorganic fibers, additive, and binder account for at least 60 wt % of the fire protection material.