Recent testing of fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) by the Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) finds that some ...

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 ...

Wood is an established and versatile construction material, used to build everything from high-rises and airports to apartment buildings. It also, however, is not immune to catching fire. A new ...

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 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 ...

SINGAPORE - A coating developed by researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) can prevent wood from catching fire. At NTU on Thursday (Aug 18), a researcher showed how it works. Two panels ...

Engineers have created a new wood that could change what buildings are made of and takes just a few hours to make. Scientists from Chinese institutions developed the new wood that won't catch fire, ...

Nagpur-based Gangotri Hi-tech Coatings and Paints (GHCP) announced the roll out of five fire-resistant paints in the Southern market. The paint acts as a retardant for all types of materials, ...