Resources for Flame Retardants

Flame retardants come in a variety of applications and materials to fit all the flame retardant needs of your business. Flame retardant chemicals can be applied to a product as a flame retardant spray or flame retardant coating, or built into flame retardant textiles and flame retardant paper.

Use flame retardant sprays and paints to apply flame retardation chemicals yourself. To find flame retardant material and liquid flame retardants for application, you should:

1. Use flame retardant sprays applied to company items to protect from fire or heat damage.

2. Buy your own flame retardant paints for easy application of flame retardant chemicals.

3. Purchase pre-treated flame retardant materials, paper and textiles that are ready to use.

Buy flame retardant chemicals to apply after market to company items

Purchase the flame retardant chemicals themselves to apply to items as you purchase them or need it. Flame retardant chemicals are often cheaper to buy and can be purchased in bulk, in contrast to the expense of pre-treated equipment and items.

Find flame retardant paints for easy application of flame retardant chemicals on wood

Use flame retardant paints on wood and other surfaces to bring a heightened level of protection to your business or shop. These can be easily applied with the same painting techniques you have always used. Read product packaging carefully for possible second or third applications for complete fire retardant protection.

Purchase pre-treated flame retardant materials for convenience

Buying pre-treated clothing and safety equipment for convenience and reassurance. You don't after to worried about misapplying the chemicals. Pre-treated flame retardant items include protective clothing, gloves, aprons and other protective garments and materials.

• If hiring a company to apply fire retardant, ask to see verification of Certification for Fire Retardant Application. Ask for references to gain insight into business ethics and quality of application.