FLAMER FROM ILVA POLIMERI OBTAINS 1IM FIRE RESISTANCE CLASSIFICATION FOR APPROVAL OF ARTICLES INCORPORATING NON-FIREPROOF FABRICS.

January 2005 - FLAMER, the innovative range of flameproof polyurethane resins formulated by ILVA Polimeri (see our earlier news item), has obtained Class 1IM Fire Resistance classification for articles containing non-fireproof fabrics from Prato-based fire prevention laboratory LAPI (Laboratori Prevenzione Incendi di Prato).

The tests required by Italian law (Ministerial Decree DM 26.06.84 and subsequent amendments) for Class 1IM approval involve repeated washing of the fabric.

Commonly used fireproof fabrics and flame-retardant paint additives quickly lose their ability to protect against fire and are therefore unable to pass the tests required for obtaining this type of safety approval.
 

The FLAMER line of polyurethane resins offers permanent anti-flame performance and high resistance to hydrolysis. This is achieved by introducing a molecule providing flame retarding capability into the polymer chain.

These properties provide excellent and lasting fire resistance performance even with non-fireproofed fabrics.

Test report 1145.0un0101/04 issued by LAPI - a laboratory authorized by the Italian ministry for the interior (DM 26.03.85).

ILVA Polimeri 's technical department can advise its clients on the solutions best suited to their requirements.