A fire-protection composition is described that contains a polyurea-based binder. By virtue of the inventive composition, coatings having the layer thickness necessary for the respective fire-resistance duration can be applied simply and quickly, wherein the layer thickness can be reduced to a minimum and nevertheless a good fire-protection effect can be achieved. The inventive composition is suitable in particular for fire protection, especially as a coating of cables and cable runs, in order to increase the fire resistance duration.