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2. Fire-retardant fabric - Wikipedia

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   Flame retardant curtains. When a fabric is designated as inherently fire-retardant, permanently fire-retardant, or durably fire-retardant, the flame retardancy will last for the life of the fabric as it has been woven into the fabric fiber itself. The drapery can be laundered or dry-cleaned as recommended by the drapery manufacturer.

3. Fireproofing - Wikipedia

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   Spray gypsum-based plaster fireproofing being installed. Circuit integrity fireproofing of cable trays, using calcium silicate boards. Damaged spray fireproofing. 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 ...

4. Fire retardant - Wikipedia

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   A MAFFS-equipped Air National Guard C-130 Hercules drops fire retardant on wildfires in Southern California Red-dyed line of fire retardant stands out clearly on this Arizona hill, to control the Alambre Fire. Early fire retardants were mixtures of water and thickening agents, and later included borates [12] and ammonium phosphates. [citation ...

5. Nomex - Wikipedia

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   Nomex is a trademarked term for an inherently flame-resistant fabric with meta-aramid chemistry widely used for industrial applications and fire protection equipment. It was developed in the early 1960s by DuPont and first marketed in 1967. [1] The fabric is often combined with Kevlar to increase its resistance for breakage or tear.

6. Flame retardant - Wikipedia

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   Typically, their undergarments beneath the heavier fire-resistant gear are made of flame-retardant cotton or another breathable, organic fabric that has been treated to resist ignition. [ 20 ] Polymers containing nitrogen , sodium , and phosphorus atoms can work as materials for fire-resistant cellulosic textiles, such as cotton or rayon .

7. Alcantara (material) - Wikipedia

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   Alcantara is used as a flame-retardant driver seat covering material for Formula One race cars, including the Williams Formula One 2011 FW33 car. [8] Alcantara has a velvety texture and is soft to the touch, making it ideal for use in high-end phone cases, wallets, and other small accessories.