Fire retardant paint, also called intumescent paint, is a passive form of fire protection that surprisingly few people are aware of but is increasingly being used in a variety of settings and in ...

A new fire-retardant paint, formulated by engineers at UNSW Sydney, has become the first to pass a stringent Australian standard test that simulates a bushfire attack. The paint, which is now on sale ...

SUMMERVILLE, SC (WCSC) - Two coats of it could potentially save your house from burning to the ground. Several fire resistant paints have hit the market, claiming to be the best precaution you can ...

Aerial fire retardant is an alphabet soup of chemicals, comprised mostly of water, ammonium phosphate fertilizers, colorants, corrosion inhibitors, thickeners, stabilizers and bactericides. Retardant ...

Researchers have found a way of replacing the soap used to stabilize latex emulsion paints with nanotech sized clay armour that can create a much more hard-wearing and fire-resistant paint.

SAN ANTONIO - According to the CDC, in 2008 one person died as a result of fire every 158 minutes and one person was injured every 31 minutes. Fires are even more prevalent during the holidays, with ...

Professor Guan Yeoh and his team from UNSW's School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, have spent over five years developing the technology. (Photo: UNSW) (Supplied) Chemicals added to the ...

COVENTRY, England, July 26 (UPI) -- British chemists have replaced soap used to stabilize latex paints with nano-sized clay armor, creating an improved and fire resistant paint. Latex emulsion paints ...