Flame retardant

Description

A material or additive that does not support combustion. Flame retardants are often added to susceptible materials, such as textiles, plastics, paints, or wood to slow or inhibit the spread of fire. Examples of fire retardant chemicals (FRC) include clays, Borax, Boric acid, Sodium borate, Ammonium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, as well as most halides, phosphates, and sulfates.

Synonyms and Related Terms

"fire retardant; retardateur de feu (Fr.); retardador de fogo (Port.); retardador de incêndio (Port.); intumescent coating; FRC; fire-retardant paint

Sources Checked for Data in Record

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