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Posted: 29th Apr 2003
For that matter where are good sources of flame retardant spray in the US?

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Posted: 30th Apr 2003
Look up your local sound and light supplier/hire place in the Yellow pages. Anywhere that hires stage equipment should have flame retardant spray.

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Posted: 1st May 2003
Most of these sprays that I've looked into aren't really recommended for clothing or anyhting that has prolonged contat with skin.

There's always been a lot of controversey surrounding them too, many people, even those in pyrotechnics and firefighting don't feel that make an appreciable difference in the field, only in tightly controlled lab conditions.

I tend towards believing that side of the arguement too.

Otherwise, wouldn't they be widely available at K-Mart and used more extensively? I'm not actually being a devil's advocate here, but it never can hurt can it?

All in my opinion, of course...

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Posted: 6th May 2003
i'd ask rob but he aint home, you can reach him via rob@tepooka.org we have loads in the office that we use on costumes and stuff and beltaine fire society use the same stuff too, no idea where they buy it from or how much, but it might be worth dropping a line to him.

Posted: 9th May 2003
Remember reading a post about some fire retardant liquid that you could soak clothes in before performances that apparently worked pretty well. Try the search function?

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Posted: 9th May 2003
what you mean water?

Posted: 10th Aug 2007
Here is information on where to purchase fire retardant sprays for natural and synthetic fabrics:

UK and Europe:
Try FireCheck spray, made in the UK
(see https://www.mslfirecheck.com . tel (+44)1524-844099)
They ship to most countries. It is fire retardant, and works on many synthetic and natural fibers

USA:
Or, if you're in the USA, try FlameX fireretardant spray
(see https://www.natfire.com/products.html , tel (+1) 815-634-8717)
-- call them and make sure to order the right spray, as they offer several kinds with different properties. Most of their fireretardant sprays work on many synthetic and natural fibers

Please note:

*Neither FireCheck nor FlameX makes fabrics fire proof. They are fire retardant sprays; they retard - but do not entirely prevent - fire.

*You must test the spray on the fiber(s) you are using. Different fibers give different results. If the fabric in question does not absorb liquid, there is little chance that the sprays will work.

*There is a possibility that the sprays will discolor the fabric(s) you are using. Again, try the sprays on a sample.

*Take 2 small samples of the fabric(s) in question. Burn one with a lighter. See what happens and how long it takes. Then, treat the other fabric with the spray, and do the same test, under the same conditions, with the same lighter. See if it works.

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Posted: 17th Feb 2011
in australia bunnings carries a multi pourpose fire retardant spray, very ureful

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Posted: 9th Feb 2012
try these flame retardant fabric spray CA

Posted: 21st Feb 2012
try amazon.com

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Posted: 5th Sep 2012
when i was living with my aunt and uncle and they saw the occassional burn my uncle suggested a product plumbers use on surrounding materials for when they're brazing to keep studs, drywall and insulation from burning up. never got around to trying it out so idk if it irritates the skin or poses any health hazards though from working with him for some money on the side i know it does a good job at keeping things cool. idk if it's anything worth looking into

would strongly suggest looking into finding an MSDS and doing a considerable ammount of research

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