VALUE OF FLAME RETARDANTS
Value of Flame Retardant-Containing Materials Explainer Video Series
Pinfa-NA has produced short videos to inform the public of the important role of flame retardant-containing materials in Fire Safety. The new animated video series, named LearnFRmaterials, addresses public fire safety, flame retardant technology and human & environmental health topics. Additional videos will be added to this website during the months ahead.
Video #1 (1:57): How do flame retardants work?
In this video, the follow topics are discussed: fire (fuel, heat, oxygen), fire prevention, flame retardant materials function (prevent ignition, slow fire, lower heat release) and fire escape time.
Video #2 (2:57): Why are flame retardants used for fire protection?
In this video, the following topics are discussed: layers of fire protection passive fire protection, flame retardant-containing materials, active fire protection, fire alarms, fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, buildings fire safety, furnishings fire safety, transportation fire safety, electrical fire safety and electronics fire safety.
Video #3 (3:09): How are fire regulations, codes & standards influenced by different risk scenarios?
In this video the following topics are discussed: fire regulations, fire codes, fire standards, mattress flammability, fire risk scenarios, federal fire test requirements and residential structure fires.
Video #4 (3:10): A Historical perspective on the contribution of flame retardant containing materials for residential structure fire safety.
In this video the following topics are discussed: historical fire performance, residential structure fire safety, fire aspects of polymeric materials, fire aspect of plastics materials, United States fire statistics, fire deaths, flame retardants, fire test methods, automatic fire detections systems, fire suppression systems, building fire codes, fire education, active fire protection and passive fire protection.
Video #5 (3:57): How do flame retardants function during the course of a fire?
In this video the following topics are discussed: flame retardants function during fire, prevent ignition, slow flame spread, lower heat release during fire, prolong escape time during fire, delayed onset of flashover, flame retardant-containing materials, fire penetration protection and beneficial role of flame retardants.
Video #6 (3:09): Environmental & Human Health Aspects of Chemical Flame Retardants in Commercial Products
In this video the following topics are discussed: Environmental & Human Health Aspects of Chemical Flame Retardants in Commercial Products.
Video #7 (2:57): Resources for Identifying Safer Alternative Flame Retardant Chemicals
In this video the following topics are discussed: resources for identifying safer alternative flame retardant chemicals.