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Today's modern homes and commercial buildings are particularly susceptible to fires. The large volume of electrical and electronic equipment in today’s facilities and a larger volume of combustible materials can increase the potential for fire hazards.Fire retardant paintis formulated with special additives that help slow the spread of flames in the event of a fire. These additives are typically based on phosphorus or nitrogen compounds, which react when exposed to heat and flame, creating an ox …

The terms "Flame Resistant" and "Fire Retardant" are misused far too often. While these two terms certainly do sound very similar, they are not completely interchangeable. This can become confusing to the average person. We want you to know exactly what you need and precisely the product for the job. You can trust RDR Technologies, because we're industry experts! That is why we want to make clear the differences between the two.First, it is important to note that "flame" and "fire" actually are …

Fire safety is a major concern for business small and large. It's also something to consider around your own home. To help combat the threat of a devastating fire, special fire retardant paints can be used in public buildings, industrial spaces, any type of new build, and residential homes. The reason this is so popular is because there are many benefits of fire resistant paint and spray. So you are as informed as possible, we have listed a few just below:#1 It Offers High-Level Fire ProtectionF …

Fire is a destructive force affecting lives, economies and environments in many ways. Every year, people are killed, buildings are destroyed, and lives are changed in catastrophic ways. You want to do everything you can to protect yourself and the other people in your building. This means looking further into fire retardants. RDR Technologies is here to answer all of your questions as you do your research into this exciting line of products!What is a fire retardent?Flame retardants provide us wi …

As the weather warms and the human population peaks out from quarantine, some make the mad dash for the beach. And bars and restaurants and swimming pools and other coastal businesses often have tiki huts, bamboo walls and thatch roofs, all of which can catch fire pretty easily. The fire marshals are there to make sure that doesn't happen, bless their hearts.  RDR offers several fire retardants specifically for exterior natural materials like thatch. Since thatch is naturally water resistan …