A 'nano,' environmentally friendly, and low toxicity flame retardant protects fabric
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 12:30
in Earth & Climate
The technology in "fire paint" used to protect steel beams in buildings and other structures has found a new life as a first-of-its-kind flame retardant for children's cotton sleepwear, terrycloth bathrobes and other apparel, according to a report presented here today at the 242nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).