FIRE PROOFING MATERIALS

 

Three components are necessary for fire : fuel, oxygen, and a source of ignition. Although you need to eliminate only one of the three components to extinguish a fire, FLAME SAFE products produce outstanding results by eliminating two of these components.

FLAME SAFE treated products automatically react with fire or heat to convert combustible gases and tars to noncombustible carbon char, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. This chemical reaction substantially increases carbon char and creates an intumescing action, causing the surface to bubble up and thereby keep the heat from regenerating. The nitrogen produced as a byproduct of the bubbling up action displaces the oxygen, thus smothering the fire. The intumescing action separates the fuel from the source of ignition. This "double protection" is one reason only FLAME SAFE products are authorized to bear the FIREBUSTERS™ trademark.

FLAME SAFE treated materials produce significantly less smoke. In many cases, smoke generation is reduced by as much as 50%, which is very important since smoke inhalation causes more deaths than fire. FLAME SAFE products are premixed and ready to apply and it requires little material preparation. In order to meet minimum FLAME SAFE standards for specific flammable materials, application must follow square foot coverage per sprayed gallon ratios. FLAME SAFE fire retardant coatings and products have passed national testing agency's certifications. When applied at prescribed coverage rates and in accordance to FLAME SAFE procedures, FLAME SAFE treated products will conform with applicable test results.

 

Flame Safe products have many advantages for the user. Some of the most important are listed below:

bulletQuick and easy application.
bulletWater based.
bulletOdorless.
bulletColorless.
bulletNontoxic.
bulletContains no asbestos.
bulletAdds no appreciable weight.
bulletRequires no special cutting tools.
bulletFungus inhibitor.
bulletReduces smoke generation.
bulletResistant to insects, rodents and certain molds.
bulletWill not harm plants plants or animals.
bulletTermite resistant.


          

Flame Safe's FIRE POLY has been formulated and  developed specifically for the wood and wood products industry. FIRE POLY is a fire retardant coating that meets the ASTM E84 Standard as a Class A rating.  The ASTM E84 Class A rating is essentially the same as the UL 723 Type I and the NFPA 255 with a flame spread rating of less than 25. FIRE POLY is an aqueous based resin that is colorless and adds no appreciable weight.

 
 

 

 Flame Safe's WOOD SAFE has been formulated and developed specifically for wood and wood products industry.  WOOD SAFE is a fire retardant coating that meets the ASTM E84 Standard as a Class B rating. The ASTM E84 Class B rating is essentially the same as the UL 723 Type II and the NFPA 255. WOOD SAFE has a flame spread rating of 35 which is less than the 75 required for a Class B rating. WOOD SAFE is an aqueous based resin that is colorless and adds no appreciable weight.

 

 

 Flame Safe's FABRIC SAFE has been tested by Southwest Research Institute and exceeds the FAR 25.853 A & B (ignition resistance of aircraft interior materials), the Boston, NFPA 701, New York-New Jersey Port Authority, and the Cal Tech 117-F requirements for extinguishing time, char length, drip-sec, and AFGL-sec.  In addition, FABRIC SAFE treated cotton exceeds the stringent standards set forth with Section 1237.1, Title 19 Public Safety Code Regulations from California.  Also, FABRIC SAFE has been tested and approved as a fire retardant for mattress ticking and padding under Federal Standard 16 CFR (FF4-72).  FABRIC SAFE is nontoxic, water soluble and odorless.  FABRIC SAFE can be applied using a roll coater, spraying or dipping.  FABRIC SAFE has been tested on all natural fabrics and fibers and most synthetic and synthetic blends.  FABRIC SAFE can significantly reduce the hazard of fire because of its ability to double or triple the flash point of most materials.