Fire retardants are commonly used in fire fighting, where they may be applied aerially or from the ground. In general, fire retardants reduce the flammability of materials by either blocking the fire …

Jan 10, 2025 · Air tankers are dropping thousands of gallons of red flame retardant in the hills around Los Angeles as firefighters attempt to limit the devastation from multiple wildfires.

Jan 13, 2025 · What is the fire retardant made of? The vibrant red fire retardant is known as Phos-Chek and has been used by firefighters battling wildland blazes for over 50 years, according to its...

Sep 10, 2025 · Flame retardants are various chemicals applied to materials to prevent burning or slow the spread of fire. The term applies to the function, not a specific composition, of these chemicals.

Aerially applied fire retardant and other fire chemicals reduces wildfire intensity and rate of spread, decreasing risks to firefighters, enabling them to construct fireline safely. In many situations, the use …

Jan 23, 2025 · These fire retardant chemicals may actually be doing more harm than good. Consumers and manufacturers must reconsider whether these chemicals are worth it and whether alternative …

Flame retardants refer to a variety of substances that are added to synthetic materials to prevent fires from starting or to slow the spread of fire, leaving more time for people to escape and firefighters to …

Aug 28, 2025 · Americans are often exposed to flame retardant chemicals in their daily lives. The chemicals are widely used in products such as household furniture, textiles, and electronic equipment.

Oct 14, 2022 · Flame retardants refer to a variety of substances that are added to combustible materials to help prevent fires from starting or to slow the spread of fire and provide additional escape time.

Aug 14, 2024 · Flame Retardants are any chemicals added to manufactured materials such as plastics, textiles and surface coatings, to inhibit, suppress, or delay the production of flames and prevent the …