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2. These easy-to-use fire blankets are just $7 each: 'Saved my home'

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   The SecuCaptain is made of flame-retardant fiberglass fabric that withstands temperatures up to 1,076°F, and using it is easy: Pull the tabs to release the blanket from its pouch, then throw it ...

3. List of fire-retardant materials - Wikipedia

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   Fire-retardant materials should not be confused with fire-resistant materials. A fire resistant material is one which is designed to resist burning and withstand heat. An example of a fire-resistant material is one which is used in bunker gear worn by firefighters to protect them from the flames of a burning building.

4. Modacrylic - Wikipedia

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   Modacrylics are sensitive to loss of appearance due to improper care; therefore, it is important to know how to care for modacrylics. Modacrylics are resistant to acids, weak alkalis, and organic solvents. These fibers are also resistant to moths, mildew and sunlight. Modacrylic fabrics can be machine washed using warm water and tumble dried on ...

5. Firefighting foam - Wikipedia

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   This provides dramatic fire knockdown, an important factor in crash rescue firefighting. In the early 1970s, National Foam, Inc. invented alcohol-resistant AFFF technology. AR-AFFF is a synthetic foam developed for both hydrocarbon and polar-solvent materials. Polar solvents are combustible liquids that destroy conventional fire-fighting foam.

6. What is it the red fire retardant dropped by planes to fight ...

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   What is the fire retardant made of? The vibrant red fire retardant is known as Phos-Chek and has been used by firefighters battling wildland blazes for over 50 years, according to its manufacturer ...

7. Fireproofing - Wikipedia

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   Fireproofing is rendering something (structures, materials, etc.) resistant to fire, or incombustible; or material for use in making anything fire-proof. [1] It is a passive fire protection measure. "Fireproof" or "fireproofing" can be used as a noun, verb or adjective; it may be hyphenated ("fire-proof").