The development of new materials and paints to try and eliminate the spread of fires once they have been ignited has become an industry wide research project. The best way to do this is by developing fire retardant coatings. Companies are developing these coatings to protect industries and homes from ravishes of fire which destroy lives and business every day.
Coating materials can also help reduce the heat between surfaces thus preventing the surface to reach its ignition point. Every year millions are spent on flame prevention. Various forms of these compounds can be found. Gas type retardants are used for flame suppression systems in factories. Powders are added to extinguishers for household use. Stunt men apply gel types to give the illusion of being set alight without actually been burnt.
Oxygen is a fires best friend and by using these powders and gases, it can be removed from the equation thus preventing the flame from spreading. Coating object such as sofas or curtains can prevent fires from starting. These coatings are not flame proof but are flame resistant. This will help to control or contain the flame for a short period of time in order for the occupants to flee the area that is burning.
With the use of retardants the flame cannot propagate and the flame is self-extinguished within a short period of time. This has also been a revolution in the painting industry. By adding these chemicals to paint, you can create a protective coating on walls and even heavy industrial equipment. Major sky rise buildings use these paints. By providing a little extra time to get out of the building these coatings help save lives.
Continuous improvements will see even better results in the future of both prevention and suppression. Fire fighters have always been the first to use these new compounds. By lining clothing with this protective layer both on the inside and the outside fire fighters are less likely to be burned by fires. Adding these chemicals to the water can help them to suppress and extinguish the flame.
Wild fires can be contained by adding these compounds to water and dropping over areas that have not yet been ravaged by them. This helps prevent the flame from spreading to urban areas were occupants escape routes may have been blocked. These compounds are not flame proof but are merely resistant. It only helps to suppress the flame for a short period of time in order to either contain the flames or allow time for the occupants to flee the building.
Adding these chemicals to plastics has made household appliances a lot safer. With more kitchen equipment being add to the electrical circuits and overwhelming the electrical sockets can lead to overheating and fires. With these chemicals added to them it can prevent flame from spreading due to electrical fires. Another major advantage of adding it to plastics is in the motor industry.
Governments have realized that by setting standards in industry and having manufactures add these gasses, powders and gels to the manufacturing process they can reduce the risk of loss of life and property, thus saving billions a year. Fire retardant coatings has thus far been one of the best invention of the century and will continue to play and important part of life.
Coating materials can also help reduce the heat between surfaces thus preventing the surface to reach its ignition point. Every year millions are spent on flame prevention. Various forms of these compounds can be found. Gas type retardants are used for flame suppression systems in factories. Powders are added to extinguishers for household use. Stunt men apply gel types to give the illusion of being set alight without actually been burnt.
Oxygen is a fires best friend and by using these powders and gases, it can be removed from the equation thus preventing the flame from spreading. Coating object such as sofas or curtains can prevent fires from starting. These coatings are not flame proof but are flame resistant. This will help to control or contain the flame for a short period of time in order for the occupants to flee the area that is burning.
With the use of retardants the flame cannot propagate and the flame is self-extinguished within a short period of time. This has also been a revolution in the painting industry. By adding these chemicals to paint, you can create a protective coating on walls and even heavy industrial equipment. Major sky rise buildings use these paints. By providing a little extra time to get out of the building these coatings help save lives.
Continuous improvements will see even better results in the future of both prevention and suppression. Fire fighters have always been the first to use these new compounds. By lining clothing with this protective layer both on the inside and the outside fire fighters are less likely to be burned by fires. Adding these chemicals to the water can help them to suppress and extinguish the flame.
Wild fires can be contained by adding these compounds to water and dropping over areas that have not yet been ravaged by them. This helps prevent the flame from spreading to urban areas were occupants escape routes may have been blocked. These compounds are not flame proof but are merely resistant. It only helps to suppress the flame for a short period of time in order to either contain the flames or allow time for the occupants to flee the building.
Adding these chemicals to plastics has made household appliances a lot safer. With more kitchen equipment being add to the electrical circuits and overwhelming the electrical sockets can lead to overheating and fires. With these chemicals added to them it can prevent flame from spreading due to electrical fires. Another major advantage of adding it to plastics is in the motor industry.
Governments have realized that by setting standards in industry and having manufactures add these gasses, powders and gels to the manufacturing process they can reduce the risk of loss of life and property, thus saving billions a year. Fire retardant coatings has thus far been one of the best invention of the century and will continue to play and important part of life.
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