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Fire-proof

RESEARCH WATCH

New fire-proof coating could take the heat off building products

By Michael Mulcahy

04:19 June 26, 2009 PDT

HIPS fire-proof coatings can withstand temperatures up to 1830°F (1000°C)

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). Read More

 
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