Even when lives aren’t lost, the property destruction wrought by fires can be heartbreaking. The coatings used in most buildings don’t help, tending to break down at relatively low temperatures and ...

This paint can be used on bare or previously painted timber and timber derivative surfaces to make them fire resistant to up to one hour. It can be utilized inside and outside, making it ideal for ...

A few extra coats of ‘paint’ could be all that the steel in a building needs to prevent itself from buckling and failing in a fire, suggests new research. A few extra coats of 'paint' could be all ...

Relay response of bi-layered coating achieved fast response and extended protection. 320-µm coating achieved over 900 s of burn-through resistance. 320-µm coating achieved extended electrochemical ...

SINGAPORE - Singapore scientists and engineers have invented a fire-resistant coating that they say costs around half as much as conventional coating and takes around half the time to apply. The new ...

The Fire Protection Coatings Market is experiencing steady growth due to increasing awareness and regulations regarding fire safety. These coatings play a crucial role in preventing fires and limiting ...

SINGAPORE — Workers could soon take about half the time to paint 100sqm of a building’s surface, when a new fire-resistant coating is out in the market in about a year’s time. The product, called ...

Given that they're applied to items such as furniture and home insulation, it would really be best if flame-retardant coatings didn't emit toxic fumes. That's why scientists from Texas A and M ...

19 July 2007AGLP reports growing emphasis on safer building materials Dubai, UAE - The UAE witnessed a 20 per cent increase in demand for fire-resistant paints last year, with total sales rising from ...

Yummy: a composite resin suitable for making wind turbine blades could be recycled into a variety of products, including these gummy bears. (Courtesy: John Dorgan) Wind power is great success story, ...