fire-retardants
Combustion-slowing chemical agents
Fire-retardants are substances applied to materials to slow or prevent combustion.
They're used on fabrics, building materials, and forests during wildfires: Planes dropped fire-retardants on the advancing blaze.
The term functions as both noun and adjective: fire-retardant coating, fire-retardant chemicals.
Also spelled without the hyphen.
Bonded with reactive nonmetals
- brominatedTreated with bromine
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- intumescentSwells from heat exposure
additive · compound · polymer · inhibitor · antimony · borate · ammonium · melamine
Slow to ignite
- fireproofUnable to ignite
- nonflammableUnable to burn
- self-extinguishingCeases combustion independently
- heat-resistantUnaffected by high temperatures
Applied surface covering
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
- fabricWoven or knit material
upholstery · mattress · insulation · drywall · lumber · textile · carpet · electronics
Consumer product regulator
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
- testingExamining to evaluate
phaseout · ban · restriction · toxicity · bioaccumulation
halogenated
Bonded with reactive nonmetals
- brominatedTreated with bromine
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
intumescent · additive · compound · polymer · inhibitor · antimony · borate · ammonium · melamine · alumina
flame-resistant
Slow to ignite
- fireproofUnable to ignite
- nonflammableUnable to burn
- self-extinguishingCeases combustion independently
coating
Applied surface covering
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
fabric · upholstery · mattress · insulation · drywall · lumber · textile · carpet · electronics · plastic
CPSC
Consumer product regulator
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
testing · phaseout · ban · restriction · toxicity · bioaccumulation
fire-retardantsaccelerants
Substances hastening reactions
fuel · oxidizers · propellants · kindling · gasoline
fire-retardantsfire starters
Materials for igniting flames
firelighters · incendiaries · igniters · pyrotechnics · tinder
fire, fires, fired, firing, fiery, fireman, firemen, fireplace, firework