Christmas Tree Fires - Fire Retardant for Christmas Trees

Every year homes are loss, lives are loss and businesses are loss from Christmas Tree fires, tree is to close to a heater or a fireplace, overloaded power cords, faulty lights, forgot to put water in the base and many other reasons. This year protect what you value with FX Tree Guard fire retardant spray on coating for Christmas Trees. Watch our videos and you'll see how effective FX Tree Guard is. Visit us at www.fireretardantcoatingsoftexas.com for more information on other products we manufacture.

FX Fabric Guard - Fire Retardant Spray for drapes, Curtains and more

FX Fabric Guard flame retardant penetrant is for natural fibers and some polyester’s such as; canvas, denim, muslin, cotton and Cotton Blends. Flame Safety Codes are changing, stay current on flame protection of your Curtains, Drapes, Linens, Flags and Banners for trade shows, events and displays.

​Flammability of fabric can be drastically reduced through the use of FX Fabric Guard flame retardant penetrant. Many natural fibers, including cotton, can be topically treated with it reducing the fabric’s flammability to the extent that it becomes nearly non-combustible. During a flame, FX Fabric Guard reacts with the gases and tars generated naturally by the fabric, converting the gases and tars to carbon char, thus extinguishing the flame or flame. FX Fabric Guard has been tested and passed the California Title 19 CSFM 1237.1 Test.

​In other cases, synthetic fabrics may be topically treated with chemicals after the manufacturing process (in the same manner as natural fibers such as cotton), or may be untreated (or untreatable) and therefore considered non-flame retardant.

​The fabric can be laundered or dry-cleaned as recommended by the fabric manufacturer. In the case of fabrics that are designated as “flame retardant,” that have been topically treated with FX Fabric Guard flame retardant penetrant, the flame retardancy of the fabric will dissipate over time, particularly with repeated cleaning. These treated fabrics must be dry-cleaned with a non-liquid cleaning agent. Typically, the flame retardancy of topically flame retardant treated fabric is certified for one year, though the actual length of time in which the treatment remains effective will vary based on the number of times the fabric is dry-cleaned and the environmental conditions in the location in which the fabric is used. It is recommended that topically treated fabric be re-tested for flame retardancy on an annual basis, and re-treated after every 3 cleanings.

​Draperies, Silk, Room Separators, Banners, Flags, Wall hangings, Linens, Curtains, Stage / Theater curtains, Window shades, Hospital Curtains, Crafts, Vertical Blinds, Household Fabrics, Painters Canvas, Carpets / Rugs, Furniture, Insulation and Terry Cloth for flame extinguishable blankets and much more.

 ​Characteristics of FX Fabric Guard flame retardant penetrant is transparent, odor free, non toxic, environmentally safe for plants, animals and children.

Flame Retardant Fabric FIELD TESTING

A field test can be conducted by taking a sample of treated material and burning it with a lighter or match, hold material vertically, apply flame to bottom corner or surface for 15 seconds, then remove flame, there should be no flame after a maximum of 2 seconds.

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FX FLAME GUARD - Intumescent Flame Retardant Coating

Do you need to flame retard treat lumber or plywood that is already painted or stained, thatching or bamboo, maybe you need a fire retardant sealer for lumber or plywood?

FX Flame Guard is an intumescent flame retardant coating: for interior or exterior use, maybe used as a sealer or primer for unfinished, painted or stained lumber, plywood, timbers, I-Joist, Truss Joist, OSB, MDF, particle board, fiberglass, plastic pipe, corrugated board, wall coverings, bamboo, thatching and many other porous or non porous materials.

 

FX Flame Guard intumescent flame retardant coating: may also be painted over or stained over, you’ll receive a semi gloss to glossy finish depending what is being treated and it conditions.

 

FX Flame Guard intumescent flame retardant coating: is transparent, PBDE free, Chlorine free, non halogenated, non toxic, environmentally safe, water based polymer (insoluble when dry) and is also a preservative with a UV inhibitor that maybe brushed on, rolled on or sprayed on with a psi of 70 or above. Application requires a very well ventilated area, if necessary use a respirator if adequate ventilation is not possible to keep exposure to particulate matter to a minimum. Unlike other products on the market, FX Flame Guard intumescent flame retardant coating requires no special cutting tools or special fasteners. Application process details available on the Technical Data Sheet, along with the MSDS Data.

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How FX Flame Guard intumescent flame retardant coating works: it inhibits treated material from igniting by creating a protective intumescent barrier between the flame or heat source and the treated material, once a heat source of over 500 degrees is present, FX Flame Guard reacts with the heat and the protective intumescent barrier will start to protect the treated material. Using FX Flame Guard on exterior material or interior material will not require to be retreated.

 

This product complies with US Federal Regulations concerning the use of lead in paint and hydrocarbon emissions.

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Where FX Flame Guard is used; Hospitals, Day Care Centers, Firework Booths, Haunted Houses, Attics, Schools, Garages, Welding Shops, Malls, Hotels (New or Existing Construction), Multi Family Dwellings, anywhere that flame retardant treatment is required by code or it’s your desire to protect your home or business from fire.

 

FX Flame Retardant Coatings are the most searched for and dependable products on the market.

 

Fire Retardant Fabric

Flammability of fabric can be drastically reduced through the use of fire retardants. Many natural fibers, including cotton, can be topically treated with it reducing the fabric’s flammability to the extent that it becomes nearly non-combustible or won’t sustain combustion. During a fire, fire retardants reacts with the gases and tars generated naturally by the fabric, converting the gases and tars to carbon char, thus drastically slowing the fabric’s burning rate. In other cases, synthetic fabrics may be topically treated with chemicals after the manufacturing process (in the same manner as natural fibers such as cotton), or may be untreated (or untreatable) and therefore considered non-flame retardant.

The fabric can be laundered or dry-cleaned as recommended by the fabric manufacturer. In the case of fabrics that are designated as “flame retardant” or “fire retardant” that have been topically treated with fire retardant chemicals, the flame retardancy of the fabric will dissipate over time, particularly with repeated cleaning. These treated fabrics must be dry-cleaned with a non-liquid cleaning agent. Typically, the flame retardancy of topically treated fabric is certified for one year, though the actual length of time in which the treatment remains effective will vary based on the number of times the fabric is dry-cleaned and the environmental conditions in the location in which the fabric is used. It is recommended that topically treated fabric be re-tested for flame retardancy on an annual basis, and re-treated.

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Fire Retardant Codes and Standards

Visit our new websites at: www.fireretardanttexas.com, www.fireretardantdallas.com and www.fireretardanthouston.com new articles and information for everyone.

Fire codes and standards are changing every year; I-Joist in 2013 must be fire retardant in some north eastern states, IL, OH, WI, ID and more. I-Joist can't be pressure treated so the only way to fire retard treat them is by a fire retardant spray on coating or a pre-finisher that has a application machine like Pre-Cote Industries in Boise, ID.

Fire Retardant Coatings are being recognized more and more by officials (NFPA 703) as a method for treating lumber and plywood. City and State officials are approving fire retardant coatings for lumber and plywood for many types of interior and exterior projects from patio decks at restaurants to fencing around trash area, from attics to paneling on the walls.

Fire Retardant Coatings of Texas' FX Guard products meet ASTM, NFPA and UL standards. Our products are non toxic, non hazardous, PBDE free, Chlorine free and are colorless / odorless spray on coatings, our FX Lumber Coatings are stainable and paintable water based / polymer resin.

If you would like more information contact us at (817) 710-5233 or e-mail us at sales@fireretardantcoatingsoftexas.com, we look forward to hearing from you.

LEEDS - Green Build

Have a LEEDS Job?  If a fire retardant spray on coating is approved on your job and your looking for FSC Credits for regional materials, our products will allow you to receive the MR 5.1 & MR 5.2 Credits.

LEEDS – FSC Credit MR 5.1 Regional Materials 10% Manufactured Regionally – 1 point

When applicable to projects location, FX Guard Fire Retardant Coatings are manufactured in Fort Worth, TX, (500 mile radius of the project site).

 LEEDS – FSC Credit MR 5.2 Regional Materials 20% Manufactured Regionally - 1 point (in addition to MR5.1)

Fire Retardant Coatings of Texas utilizes raw materials in the manufacturing of our products from vendors within a 500 mile radius of the project site.

FX Lumber Guard coating meets the above requirements and is also colorless, odorless, low emitting VOC’s, non toxic and non hazardous to the environment, children, animals and plants.

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NFPA 13 / 13R FIRE SPRINKLER’S IN ATTICS

The IBC & IFC along with NFPA 13 requires fire sprinkler’s in commercial attics where there is a heat source.

The following NFPA 13 exception to sprinklers in attics reads.

Chapter 8 (8.15.1.2.10) of the NFPA 13 is the exception to sprinkler’s in the attic “Concealed spaces where rigid materials are used and the exposed surfaces have a flame spread index of 25 or less, and the materials have been demonstrated not to propagate fire more than 10.5 ft (3.2 m) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, extended for an additional 20 minutes in the form in which they are installed, shall not require sprinkler protection”.

You can fire retard treat your attics with a fire retardant coating as long as it meets the above requirements.

FX Lumber Guard coating meets the above requirements and we can add a dye to validate treatment and it's odorless, low emitting VOC’s, non toxic and non hazardous to the environment makes FX Lumber Guard the right choice for fire retardant treating attics.

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