flame-resistant
Resists catching fire
Flame-resistant describes materials that resist ignition or burn slowly when exposed to fire.
The term applies to fabrics, building materials, and protective clothing designed to reduce fire hazards: flame-resistant workwear, flame-resistant insulation.
Unlike fireproof, flame-resistant doesn't imply complete immunity to fire—just delayed or reduced combustion.
Fire safety standards body
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- ratingAssigned evaluative score
- testingExamining to evaluate
- complianceAdhering to requirements
regulation · flammability · self-extinguishing · OSHA · UL · code · specification · labeling
Heat-fusing metal pieces
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- safety gearEquipment preventing injury
- foundryMetal casting facility
- smeltingExtracting metal from ore
oil rig · refinery · furnace · steelwork · firefighting · hazmat · lineman · utility worker
Woven or knit material
- clothingBody coverings worn daily
- workwearGarments for employment
- coverallsOne-piece work garment
- uniformsStandardized institutional clothing
upholstery · curtains · mattress · bedding · carpet · drapery · sleepwear · pajamas
Applied surface covering
- chemical treatmentApplying substances to transform materials
- finishBring to completion
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
- inherentExisting as essential part
treated · application · spray · topical · phosphate · borax · retardant · aftermarket
NFPA
Fire safety standards body
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- ratingAssigned evaluative score
- testingExamining to evaluate
compliance · regulation · flammability · self-extinguishing · OSHA · UL · code · specification · labeling · performance
welding
Heat-fusing metal pieces
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- safety gearEquipment preventing injury
- foundryMetal casting facility
smelting · oil rig · refinery · furnace · steelwork · firefighting · hazmat · lineman · utility worker · construction
fabric
Woven or knit material
uniforms · upholstery · curtains · mattress · bedding · carpet · drapery · sleepwear · pajamas · children's clothing
coating
Applied surface covering
- chemical treatmentApplying substances to transform materials
- finishBring to completion
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
inherent · treated · application · spray · topical · phosphate · borax · retardant · aftermarket · retreatment
flame-resistantflammable
Prone to ignition
inflammable · combustible · incendiary · ignitable · volatile
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