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Learn the definitions, classifications and examples of flammable and combustible materials, and how they differ from nonflammable and incombustible substances. Find out the factors that affect the flammability of solids, liquids and gases, and the tests and standards used to measure them.
Learn about the types, uses, and environmental and safety issues of brominated flame retardants (BFRs), organobromine compounds that reduce flammability of products. Find out the EU regulation, testing methods, and reference materials for BFRs.
Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer made from styrene monomers. It can be solid or foamed, and has various applications in packaging, containers, models, and phonograph records. Learn about its structure, properties, history, and environmental impact.
Learn about the types, uses, and environmental and health issues of foam food containers made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam. Find out which cities have banned or regulated the use of foam takeout containers.
Large, explosive and destructive fires have torn through parts of California this year well before the state’s most extreme fire weather conditions typically arrive and it’s stoking fears that ...
Learn about the global movement towards banning polystyrene foam as a single use plastic, and the legislation enacted by various countries and regions. See a map and a list of countries and territories that have banned or partially banned polystyrene foam food containers and other products.
Learn how fire class is categorized by the type of material and fuel for combustion, and what extinguishing agents are suitable for each class. Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and trash, and can be extinguished by water, wet chemical, or dry chemical powder.
The fire triangle or combustion triangle is a simple model for understanding the necessary ingredients for most fires: heat, fuel, and an oxidizing agent. The fire tetrahedron adds the chemical chain reaction to the triangle, and explains how to prevent or extinguish a fire by removing any one of the elements.