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As we prepare for the most wonderful time of the year, fire safety must be a top priority. The winter holidays are supposed to be a joyous time, but this depends on how well we prepare to avoid potential safety risks. Almost everywhere in the world, Christmas trees are a sure bet come December. Their lush verdant hues and pretty ornamentation are a welcomed addition to any space. However, despite the spirit of community they represent, Christmas trees are potentially hazardous due to their proxi …

Fire retardant products are becoming a common necessity among house and business owners for fire prevention. It is no surprise that the U.S textile flame retardants market was estimated at $89.8M in 2021, according to Grandview Research.There are many options for where you can buy fire retardants. However, buyers must handle basic information about this product to make an informed investment.The following information will lead you through a knowledgeable buying process for choosing the appropria …

In terms of longevity, aesthetics, and environmental friendliness, wood is hard to beat. From construction to furniture, you can virtually find wood everywhere. But when heated, wood experiences thermal breakdown and combustion, which results in the production of gases, vapors, tars, and char. In short, wood is unfortunately quite flammable. But what if you have wood that you don't want to burn? Suddenly, the qualities that make an untreated wood substrate so combustible are problematic and even …

Fabrics and textiles are highly combustible and prone to fire incidents in households, industrial, defense, and manufacturing sectors. As a result, businesses and homeowners across the United States have prioritized how fabric can be treated with fire retardants. Today, fire retardant chemicals for fabrics are one of the most viable options to prevent them from catching fire. This blog's major topic is how those fabrics can be treated with flame-retardant chemicals to reduce fires in different i …

A fire retardant's primary function is to either slow down, stop a fire's spread, or lower the intensity of an existing fire. Most frequently, this is accomplished by chemical reactions that reduce the flammability or slow the burning of fuels. The fire retardant can cool the fuel through endothermic chemical reactions and physical action.When added to certain items, flame retardants can be beneficial, but a growing body of research shows that when these chemicals are exposed to animals and peop …