http://www.gizmag.com 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 often producing toxic fumes or smoke. To tackle this issue, Australian researchers have come up with a new coating material that can be cheaply produced, applied as easily as paint, and yet withstands temperatures of up to 1830°F (1000°C).en gizmag.com http://www.gizmag.com/hips-fire-proof-coating/12090/#comment-3448 http://www.gizmag.com/hips-fire-proof-coating/12090/#comment-3448 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:18:28 -0500