16th November 2018
We are happy to introduce customers to our latest investment in our manufacturing process. A new high-quality mixer with impressive performance options has helped us increase our...
Posts about Flame Retardants (2):
EU Furniture Fire Safety Standards: What Should Change
18th October 2018
Among all the (current!) European Union member states, the UK has the highest and strictest fire safety standards for furniture and furnishings. This saves thousands of people...
FP 2109 Anti-Fungal Flame Fabric Flame Retardant
2nd October 2018
Our FP 2109 Flame retardant is a water-based impregnant compound designed for use with military grade fabrics – such as tent and marquee canvases. FP 2109 differs from other...
Product Focus: FP1398 General Purpose Flame Retardant Polyurethane Foam
31st August 2018
In the wake of the Grenville Tower tragedy, flame retardant foams are receiving more publicity than ever. Our FP 1398 is a water based flame retardant polyurethane foam...
Product Focus: FP 2112 Flame Retardant For Tent Canvas
14th August 2018
Our FP 2112 is a polymer bound water based flame retardant impregnant, for use in the manufacture of industrial and military canvas for tents and marquees. FP 2112 enhances water...
The Move To Decabromodiphenyl Ether From Decabromodiphenyl Oxide
14th February 2018
In order to reduce the devastating impact of fire on people and the environment, most household items are treated with flame retardants. They are added to most potentially...
Common Causes of House Fires in the UK: Stay Informed and Safe
31st January 2018
80% of deaths caused by fires in the UK occur in the home. The number of fires is declining but this is no cause for complacency. A significant number of them are preventable and...
How To Choose A Flame Retardant Manufacturer That Ensures Performance
17th January 2018
Many specialists in material sciences and fire safety engineering agree on the importance of flame retardants and their properties to stop or slow the spread of fire. The use of...
Custom Formulated Flame Retardant Textile Backings
19th December 2017
In 1988 the UK implemented the Furniture and Furnishing (Fire Safety) Regulations (FFR’s) following a major fire in the furnishings department of the Woolworths store in central...
Do Your Flame Retardant Textile Coatings Meet Standards?
10th November 2017
Since 1988, all manufacturers and importers of furniture in the UK have to make available, on request, information to prove that their products meet all the latest fire safety...