flame retardant
Fire-resistant chemical treatment
Flame retardant describes materials or chemicals that resist ignition or slow the spread of fire: flame retardant fabric, flame retardant coating.
As a noun, a flame retardant is a substance applied to materials to reduce flammability: The furniture was treated with flame retardants.
Common in building codes, children's sleepwear regulations, and industrial safety standards.
Bonded with reactive nonmetals
- brominatedTreated with bromine
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- antimonyBrittle metalloid, symbol Sb
magnesium hydroxide · intumescent · synergist · additive · compound · resin · polymer · organophosphate
Unable to ignite
- fire-resistantSlow to catch flame
- incombustibleUnable to catch fire
- heatproofUnaffected by high temperatures
- self-extinguishingCeases combustion independently
Reinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
- ceramicFired clay material
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
- gypsumHydrated calcium sulfate
rockwool · vermiculite · perlite · kevlar · treated wood · foam · upholstery · mattress
Applied surface covering
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
fabric treatment · building materials · electronics · furniture · aircraft · automotive · curtains · carpeting
Regulations governing structure erection
- fire testAssessment of heat resistance
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- NFPAFire safety standards body
fire prevention · burn time · consumer protection · labeling
halogenated
Bonded with reactive nonmetals
- brominatedTreated with bromine
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
antimony · magnesium hydroxide · intumescent · synergist · additive · compound · resin · polymer · organophosphate · melamine
fireproof
Unable to ignite
- fire-resistantSlow to catch flame
- incombustibleUnable to catch fire
- heatproofUnaffected by high temperatures
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
- ceramicFired clay material
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
gypsum · rockwool · vermiculite · perlite · kevlar · treated wood · foam · upholstery · mattress · insulation
coating
Applied surface covering
impregnation · fabric treatment · building materials · electronics · furniture · aircraft · automotive · curtains · carpeting · wiring
building code
Regulations governing structure erection
- fire testAssessment of heat resistance
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- complianceAdhering to requirements
NFPA · fire prevention · burn time · consumer protection · labeling
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- protective propertieswaterproof, fireproof, bulletproof, shatterproof, dustproof
- fabric propertiesbreathability, durability, elasticity, softness, stiffness
- fire protectionfire alarm, fireproofing, fire sprinkler, firestops, sprinkler system
- performance materialsnylon, polyester, Gore-Tex, Kevlar, carbon fiber
- Fire-Safe Polymersfire resistant, self-extinguishing, phenolics, fire barriers, fireproofing
flame retardantaccelerant
Combustion-intensifying substance
fire starter · incendiary · kindling · fuel · oxidizer
flame retardantflammable
Prone to ignition
inflammable · combustible · ignitable · incendiary · burnable
flame, inflame, flammable, inflammation, inflammable, inflammatory, flameproof, retardant, nonflammable