Fire-retardant material
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A fire-retardant material is one that is designed to resist burning and withstand heat. It is used in uniforms of firefighters to protect them from the flames in a burning building. Most auto racing drivers also wear fire-retardant materials in case their car catches fire. Fire-retardant materials are designed to burn slowly, in contrast to fire-resistant materials, which are designed not to burn at all.
Fire-retardant materials used in buildings
- rock wool
- gypsum boards
- asbestos cement
- perlite boards
- calcium silicate boards
- treated lumber plywood
- Crust formation