Fire-retardant gels are used to protect houses and other property from damage caused by uncontrolled wildfires. They are non-toxic and environmentally safe substances that can protect surfaces by adhering to them, forming a fire-shield. Fire-retardant gels are slurries of absorbent polymers with uniform cross-linked structures. They are a recent development but are proving to be [...]

What is active fire protection? In contrast to passive fire protection, which is primarily the use of certain building principles such as compartmentalisation  to contain a fire, active fire protection utilizes manual or automatic systems and/or mechanics to contain a fire that has started. Implementing these systems can work hand in hand with the passive [...]