FlameAde Fire Reterdant
Blocks flames. Retards fires.
- Makes fabric and other materials flame-resistant.
- Versatile, easy to use, contains no boric acid.
- Helps provide lasting protection.
- A better way to block the threat of flames
WHAT IT IS
FlameAde is a fire retardant. It prevents fabrics and a wide variety of other materials from burning. It reduces the danger of fire, limits fire-related damage to property, shrinks the possibility of burns and other fire-caused injuries and, in some situations, possesses the ability to actually save lives.
WHAT IS DOES
Fire feeds on the gases released when a flammable substance; cloth or paper, for example comes in contact with heat. The gases mix with the oxygen in the air and, when the temperature is hot enough or if a flame or other source of ignition is present, they burn. The fire causes molecules, the basic building blocks of the burning material, to break down, releasing more flammable gases, increasing the size of the fire and destroying the burning material. FlameAde interrupts this cycle of fire by preventing the breakdown of a potentially flammable material. It reinforces the material's molecular structure, keeping it intact and preventing release of the gases that feed fires. FlameAde works like a chemical glue that retards flames by holding the molecules together.
APPLYING FLAMEADE
The product is designed for materials that will absorb water. On natural fibers, cotton, for example, FlameAde will penetrate the fiber and work effectively even when it is mixed with water and applied in a concentration of as low as 3 percent. The application usually is accomplished by spraying. The size of the sprayer is determined by the amount of material to be treated. On man-made fibers like Nylon and polypropylene, the fibers resist penetration and a richer solution, 12 to 14 percent will be required. One gallon of FlameAde will treat approximately 360 square feet of natural material or 20 square feet of a synthetic.
WHY IT'S THE LEADER
FlameAde is applied in a light mist. When the fabric is moist, the application is completed. With cotton, the desired damp feel can be achieved by spraying on just one side of the material. With synthetic fibers that resist penetration, it may be necessary to apply FlameAde to both sides. Once the material has been allowed to dry completely, FlameAde's flame proofing power will be ready for action. Since water-based FlameAde contains no boric acid or boratic compounds, the fabric will not be stiff or brittle. It will be free of the salt rings that often appear on fabrics treated with old-fashioned flame retarding solutions.
DEMONSTRATED EFFECTIVENESS
A rug, curtain or even a paper towel properly treated with FlameAde will stand up to flame. And its ability to resist flame will persist for an extended period. Even a blowtorch won't be hot enough to produce flames in the treated material. This property of FlameAde treated material provides an extra measure of safety in many home, work or institutional settings. A treated drape will not burst into flame when it comes in contact with a lighted candle. A treated rug will not flame when struck by a burning fireplace ember. Of course, the resistance to flame will not protect a drape or rug in a home or work environment that is completely engulfed in fire.
AN EXTRA MARGIN OF SAFETY
FlameAde will help protect any porous material. It will block flames from destroying fabrics in use in a home or business setting. While it should not be used on 100 percent silk materials, it will do its job on cotton, rayon and many fabric blends. The flame-retardant characteristic of a treated fabric will last indefinitely. It will not be affected by dry cleaning and, if washing in water is required, the fabric can be sprayed again with FlameAde and allowed to dry, a process that will immediately restore the product's effectiveness. Applying FlameAde to vulnerable fabrics and other flammable items, holiday decorations for example, adds to safety by reducing the possibility of catastrophic, life threatening fire.