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Fire Retardants
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FireGuard |
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FireGuard is a
Universal Flame Retardant for use on porous
materials, such as fabric, (Cotton, polycottons, or
synthetics) un-treated wood, paper, cork, carpet or
any other absorbent surface. fireguard is Non-Toxic
and Non-Allergenic. It has a soft pleasant finish
and allows the material to breath. It is odorless
and colorless and applied without solvents.
FireGuard meets or exceeds
government criteria for a class "A" fire retardant
on most materials and is registered as C-180.01 an
approved Flame Retardant. FireGuard has been
submitted to and had favorable results with the
following tests;
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Acute oral Toxicity |
NFPPA 255 |
ASTM E-84 |
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Primary dermal Irritation |
UL 723 |
NFPA 701 |
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Ca. Title 19 Sec. 1237 |
ASTM E-648 |
NFPA 253 |
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NYC Bulletin #44 |
MVSS 302 |
FAA 25 |
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UBC 42-1 |
BFD IX-I |
FAA 853B |
Fire Codes
Fire codes vary throughout the
United States however the basic codes are relatively
simple when you consider the end use of the
material.
Upholstery Applications
Fabric used for upholstery usually must meet the
following; NFPA 260A(30 minute cigarette
test) MVSS 302(Motor Vehicle Safety Standard)
which tests the horizontal burn characteristics of a
fabric.. California Bulletin 117 Standard.
Fabric is tested at a 45 degree angle.
Vertical Applications
Fabrics draperies, upholstered walls and panels
must meet; NFPA 701 Small Scale Test. The
fabric is tested vertically and exposed to a source
of ignition for 12 seconds. The fabric must
self-extinguish in two seconds and the char length
is measured. The BFD IX-I, FAA 25.853
Aircraft, and other vertical application tests all
are based on the 701 Small Scale Test with
variations in procedure, specimen size, and ignition
source. Fabric is placed in the vertical plane
allowing oxygen to pass along both sides,
facilitating ignition and requiring substantial
flame resistant properties to pass.
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