FORMULATION OF FIRE RETARDANT CHEMICALS FOR WOOD

The development of modern fire retardants for wood can be traced back to research carried out by Louis Gay-Lussac in 1820. To date, the fire retardant formulations in use are varied, but mainly consists of organic and inorganic salts or chemicals, which are often combined in various proportions in treatment formulations. Flame retardant chemical formulations were developed especially strongly in the years of World War II due to the needs of the air forces and navies of the warring countries. The composition of the fire retardants used today also adds protection to the wood against insects and termites. Most fire retardant chemicals are in liquid form, with water-based ingredients for safety and convenience for users.

The latest generation of fire retardant solutions have applied Nano technology to bring superior efficiency compared to conventional ones because the flame retardant Nano molecule has the ability to penetrate very deep into the wood grain, increasing efficiency and shorten processing time.