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A lot of parents today are switching to organic fabrics for their kids, and they are worried about chemicals in clothing. Fire retardant chemicals used on kids pajamas have in fact been found to cause genetic mutations, and some have been taken off the market. These include some brominated, phosphate-based, and chlorinated chemicals. The exact names differ and aren't always listed on labels. You have to look for products certified organic and chemical-free.
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What is the Chemical element found in sea water and used as a fire retardant?
The chemical element found in sea water and used as a fire retardant is bromine. It is extracted from seawater and is widely used in fire retardant materials due to its ability to inhibit the spread of flames.
What does the term fire retardant mean?
The term fire retardant means that fire will not affect the item that it describes. For example, fire retardant blankets would not be affected by flames if a fire were to happen near the blanket.
What should be used to put off petrol fire?
foam fire extinguisher or a fire retardant spray
What is the name for the compound cabr2?
The name for CaBr2 is Calcium bromide. Calcium bromide is a salt that is used as a food preservative, drilling fluid and fire retardant.
Where can I find information on what a fire blanket is?
A fire blanket is used to extinguish small starting fires. It's made of fire retardant material such as fibreglass, kevlar or just wool treated with a fire retardant fluid. You place a fire blanket over a fire to smother it.
How do you use the word 'retardant' in a sentence?
"Refrigeration can be used to retard the growth of the bacterial culture"
What kind of natural flame-retardant fibers can be used instead?
Natural flame-retardant fibers such as wool, modacrylic, and coir can be used as alternatives to synthetic flame-retardant fibers. These fibers have inherent fire resistance properties that make them effective in preventing or slowing down the spread of fire. Additionally, they are sustainable and environmentally friendly options for flame-retardant applications.
What material is a natural Fire retardant ?
There are two main types of fire retardant material that are used in clothing. Those materials are nomex and cotton. These materials prevent the fire from spreading or melting, so once the material is burned up the fire dies.
What fire retardants are recommended for home use?
The most commonly used fire retardant, is of course water. In case of electrical fires water can not be used. The best fire retardant for any type of fires at home are carbon dioxide extinguishers. As a quick action covering fire with heavy blanket or cloth can be very useful.
Why mono ammonium phosphate used in DCP fire extinguisher?
Because mono ammonium phosphate itsself is a excellent fire retardant, that is very it is used in the DCP fire extinguisher.
What is an air tanker?
An air tanker is an aircraft used to deliver liquids from the air, such as fuel, fire retardant, or water.
Is burlap fire proof or used for fire proofing?
Burlap is NOT fireproof and you can not use it for fireproofing unless it is well treated with fire retardant chemicals. It is made from dry jute, which is very flammable.
