A woman in Malibu who lived through the Woolsey Fire says her home would be in ashes had she not taken some preventive measures which included the purchase of a do-it-yourself fire retardant that's ...

It was just this Wednesday that we heard about a non-toxic flame-retardant solution created by scientists at Texas A and M University. Well, researchers at Switzerland's Empa institute have also come ...

Given that they're applied to items such as furniture and home insulation, it would really be best if flame-retardant coatings didn't emit toxic fumes. That's why scientists from Texas A and M ...

There’s a good chance that you spend at least part of your day sitting on polyurethane foam. The foam is ubiquitous in upholstery across the world—in cars, couches, bedding, and more. Unfortunately, ...

Polyester (PET) fabric is a versatile synthetic material with excellent abrasion, corrosion resistance, and light resistance. However, PET fabric is combustible, with a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of ...