flame resistant


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flame resistance

The ability to withstand flame impingement or to provide protection from it.
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Aramark supplies flame resistant clothing to electrical contracting, petroleum refining, electric utilities, chemical manufacturing, aluminium manufacturing and steel foundry workers.
Aramark announces partnership with Dickies for new flame resistant work-wear
In the past, employees often complained about flame resistant fabrics being too warm.
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The FR chemicals are also used to help make computers, televisions, and other products flame resistant.
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Manufactured from a polyvinyl chloride compound, AM-Liner II is resistant to all normal sewer effluents due to the chemical and flame resistant properties.
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Others include plenum-cable insulation wrap for high-rise buildings, coatings on flame-protective clothing for rescue teams, protective sheathing for homes and other structures threatened by wild fires, and coatings on gaskets or other applications where a material is already flame resistant but cannot withstand chemical exposure.
PVDF latex foam composites provide high flame resistance. (Materials: Close-Up)
Flame Resistant Costumes: When purchasing a costume, masks, beards, and wigs, look for the label "Flame Resistant.
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When Tom started work, his employer provided a new uniform guaranteed by the supplier to be flame resistant.
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Right now, no commercially available materials, except for metals, are sufficiently flame resistant, says Richard E.
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Bedspreads of our new fabric are easy to maintain, flame resistant and safe for both hospitality and health care," says Baron, adding that the fabric is available in a variety of designs and colorways, including mix-and-match mini prints.
Hoechst to expand polyester capacity
Gore & Associates, announces the commercial introduction of Massif[R] Battleshield[TM] and Massif Battleshield X[TM] fabrics, two revolutionary new nylon-faced, flame resistant, water resistant laminates for the military and tactical markets.
Massif in Partnership with GORE[R] Military Fabrics Introduces Revolutionary New Massif[R] Battleshield[TM] and Battleshield X[TM] Flame Resistant Fabrics
Rock Face uses state-of-the-art textile technologies to design and manufacture Flame Resistant, Cold Weather and Performance garments.
Rock Face Releases Flame-Resistant & Performance Baselayers for Military & Tactical Markets

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