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Does flame retardant clothing have any special laundering requirements?

NFPA 70E: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, FRC garment care and laundering requirements are specified by ASTM F1449 (2001 Edition): Standard Guide for Care and Maintenance of Flame, Thermally and Arc Resistant Clothing. In addition, inspection requirements for FRC garments are outlined in NFPA 2113 (2001 Edition): Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire. No, the hazard risk category (HRC) classifications are based upon estimated incident energy.
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What does NFPA 70E specify for flame retardant clothing (FRC)?

NFPA 70E: Frequently Asked Questions
NFPA 70E: 130.1 requires employers perform a flash hazard analysis to identify work tasks performed on energized electrical conductors. Appropriate flame retardant clothing (FRC) as well as voltage rated tools may then be selected.
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Is FlexGel flame retardant?

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FlexGel?? passe??s the cigarette burn test. Open flame testing on the material demonstrated that only significant direct flame application yielded any combustion. For our medical products, the cushion material is treated to a flame retardant treatment and covered with a flame retardant cover to meet CAL technical bulletins 129 and 133.
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Are the flame retardant properties affected by laundering?

Rhodia Proban
The flame retardant properties will be retained for the useful life of any article made from PROBAN® treated fabrics provided recommended wet laundering or dry cleaning procedures are followed. Soap powders, as opposed to synthetic detergents, should be avoided and hypochlorite bleach should not be used. Hydrogen peroxide bleaches and detergent formulations containing sodium perborate should be used with care.
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Are there special laundering instructions for flame resistant apparel?

Frequently Asked Questions
The flame resistant characteristics of your clothing can be maintained using common laundering and care. For best results: Do not to use any bleach, fabric softener or detergent with bleach or fabric softener on your FR clothing – that could impact the flame resistance of the apparel. Every company that we work with establishes their own policy on returns and exchanges. It’s best to contact us to determine the policy for your company – just call customer service on 800.356.
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Are the Ceiling Tiles flame retardant, does it produce noxious fumes?

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Our Ceiling Tiles are fire rated by the manufacturer. The Ceiling Tiles are not combustible or flammable nor do they produce noxious fumes however I would not breathe the smoke from my clothing or from the ceiling tiles. For more information please see below sections.
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Can VCN be Flame Retardant (FR)?

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Yes, VCN can be purchased FR. In fact, the material Interactive Inflatables uses meets the NFPA 701 FR test (extinguishes within 3.7 seconds), the highest industry standard.
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Q14. Is it flame retardant?

M Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979: FAQs
Probably not. We have not added chemicals to make 3M Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979 or 8979N flame retardant, and have not tested for flame retardancy. If a customer has an interest, please contact us with the specification that defines flame retardancy for them.
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Is your cushion material Flame retardant?

Pradan Furniture :: Reproduction Antique Furniture Manufactu...
There are some materials we use for the cushion, which are ( in our terms ): Tenun, Blaco, Drill and Canvas. Among them, Tenun is the most popular for U.S market. Our customer in Perth, Australia, prefer using Canvas instead of the others. All the materials are not Flame retardant. We don not make the cushions by ourselves, as it is not our product line. We order someone who has specialty in cushions to supply for our furniture line.
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Is silicone rubber flame retardant?

FAQ | Primasil Silicones
Silicone is not inherently flame retardant but can be modified to give good flame retardant properties. Indeed, because of its excellent biomedical properties, silicone is widely used in the fire protective clothing industry.
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Are all draperies Flame Retardant?

B. Lazarus, Inc. - Frequently Asked Questions
Not all draperies are flame retardant. Please specify when ordering whether flame retardancy is required and be sure your price quote reflects this difference.
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ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS?

REV IT UP 2007 Presented by CHEVROLET
We suggest you wear comfortable clothes. We recommend rubber-soled shoes. You cannot wear open-toe shoes or sandals while driving at Rev It Up®.
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Will the flame retardant materials aggravate allergies or asthma in chemically-sensitive people?

Mattress Regulation - Frequently Asked Questions
The CPSC has concluded that there is no evidence to suggest that exposure to flame retardant materials used in some mattress components would contribute to or exacerbate allergies, asthma or multiple chemical-sensitivity in consumers. The CPSC found that the flame retardant materials under consideration for use in mattresses to meet the new flammability standard are generally non-volatile, are not associated with fragrances or odors, and are not derived from biological materials.
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What about Inherently Flame Retardant Materials?

Flameproofing FAQs - I. Weiss
If your curtains are made of a fabric that is certified as inherently flame retardant there should not be a need to treat the curtains. However, you must have an original affidavit from the curtain manufacturer on file that states the material is IFR. If this is not the case your curtains may need to be surveyed tested in order to have a new affidavit issued.
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What temperature will the Flame Retardant manikins withstand?

Training Dummy FAQ's
These manikins are intended to be used for snatch rescues from smoke/fire houses and should not be exposed to extreme temperatures for long periods. It should be remembered that the PBI Gold used for the overalls is the same material used for fire kit, and will break down if exposed to naked flame for any length of time. The FR manikins can be used many times at temperatures of between 200-250˚C without damage, but damage will occur at temperatures in excess of 350-400˚C.
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Are all AVORA? fabrics Inherently Flame Retardant?

B. Lazarus, Inc. - Frequently Asked Questions
The simple answer is No. However, most specifications today only refer to base polyester fabrics as Trevira? (AVORA?). They are not specific in stating whether the fabric is F.R. or not. Almost everywhere in the United States requires draperies to be flame retardant and bedspreads to be non-F.R. Home • History • Projects • Products • Request Information • FAQ • Dealer Information Area
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Is special clothing necessary?

The Right Step: Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy sessions will be happening in a natural stable environment and thus certain clothing will facilitate your comfort during treatment: Long pants, socks, enclosed shoes (no sandals), and appropriate seasonal clothing.
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What is flame resistant (FR) clothing?

Frequently Asked Questions
Flame resistant clothing stops burning once the source of ignition, either a flame or an electric arc, is removed. Essentially, the fabric self-extinguishes and the secondary source of potential injury – clothes burning against the skin – is removed. All Tyndale-manufactured FR clothing passes the vertical flame test and meets the stringent requirements of ASTM F1506.
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Should I be concerned about the bedding being treated with flame retardant chemicals?

Frequently Asked Questions
The Amby Hammock has not been treated with any fire retardant chemicals. The foam is made from a polyethylene material that is cured and very commonly used for bedding. Our mattress cover is made from 100% cotton fabric. The natural cotton is pure natural cotton with no dies or chemicals.
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Are Vitacare mattresses and foam overlays flame retardant?

FAQs - VitaCare
Yes, they are flame retardant. The polyurethane foams used meet flammability requirements of California Technical Bulletin 117, Sections A & D. The Visco-elastic foam meets the flammability requirements of CAL 117, Section A (only Section A tested). The covers used for our mattresses are also fire retardant.
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Is the Cocoon Bed Rail Safety System flame-retardant?

Links Medical Products FAQ ? Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In fact, the Cocoon meets the tough California flame-retardant standards. Reference: Fire Marshall Bulletin 117.
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Are HOT RODS Winter Liners flame retardant?

Hot Rods: Frequently Asked Questions
Almost all HOT RODS winters liners are labeled "Flame Retardant". This means that at least one of the major layers of the liner has been chemically treated with a flame retardant merterial which increases flame resistance. Some of our liners are made with 100% FR treated materials and are more appropriate for areas of higher flame and electric arc risks.
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Does it get cold/what clothing do I take?

Yanuca Island Resort: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
yes, it is cooler at sea/night from July to September so bring long pants, windbreaker/light jacket as well as light clothing for the warm tropics.
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How long should I leave Shout® Laundry Stain Removers on clothing before laundering?

Shout ® : Tough Stain Remover
Leave Shout® Trigger, Citrus Action and Aerosol Laundry Stain Removers on colorfast garments for one to five minutes before washing. (For set-in, greasy stains, Shout® Trigger and Citrus Action can be left on overnight.) Don't leave these products on longer than recommended; they could cause color loss or color change if the dyes are not stable. Shout® Ultra Gel Stain Remover can be left on colorfast garments for up to one week.
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Does G2 have any special requirements?

Gallery2:FAQ - Gallery Codex
Gallery 2 requires many of the same things that G1 required. A web server, php and some graphics manipulation programs. You probably already know these things... but there is ONE new requirement: a database. Right now, there is support for MySQL 3,4, PostgreSQL and Oracle 9/10. Of course, the other requirements are a web server (apache, iis, zeus?), php (4 or 5) and some grahpics manipulation packages (netpbm, imagemagick, ffmpeg, gd).
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Does this site have any special requirements?

Frequently Asked Questions
You should be using a modern browser, with the free Flash player installed, on a screen with a color depth of at least 16 bits. We also require that both JavaScript and cookies are enabled. To check if your computer meets these requirements, click here for our Browser Compatibility Test. Copyright © 2006 - 2007 Street Corner Tickets, LLC. :: Login :: About Us :: Contact Us :: FAQ :: Legal
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What is fire retardant?

PermaGrain, Inc.
A chemical or preparation of chemicals used to reduce flammability or to retard spread of a fire over the surface.
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What about special clothing?

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For Winter walking, wear (or bring in a rucksack) several layers of clothing that can be added, removed, or adjusted as the walk proceeds. We swear by shirts with zippers. A windblocking vest or jacket is a must. You will need a warm hat; Lee recommends very warm mittens, Bob does OK with lined gloves. The disposable hand warmers available in many sporting stores (and even Stop & Shop) work well if you have a cold-hand problem.
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Are there any requirements for advertising clothing or other textiles?

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The labeling and advertising of clothing and textiles are governed by special statutes and regulations. For example, mail order catalogs and websites must disclose whether the fabric was imported or made in the United States. There are other requirements also.
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