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Manufactured by Northeast Fireshield which is the exclusive ICC-ES Recognized Applicator of
-- Inspecta-Shield™ Fire Retardant --
The Only Spray On Fire Retardant Recognized by the ICC-ES Evaluation Service for Dimensional Lumber and Plywood.

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Inspecta-Shield

What is a Fire Retardant?
What is Inspecta-Shield™?
How does Inspecta-Shield™ work?
How is Inspecta-Shield™ different from other fire retardants?
What is Sun-Shield?
Does Inspecta-Shield™ work on everything?
Is Inspecta-Shield™ safe to use?
Is Inspecta-Shield™ easy to apply?
How often does Inspecta-Shield™ need to be reapplied?
How much does Inspecta-Shield™ cost?
What is a Class "A" fire retardant?
What about pricing?

What is a Fire Retardant?
A fire retardant is a substance that significantly delays and can prevent the onset of fire.

What is Inspecta-Shield™?
Inspecta-Shield™ is a durable, non-toxic, non-allergenic fire retardant chemical coating which is carried in an aguenous (water) solution. When completely dried and cured, it is both odorless and colorless and is visible only under a long wave ultra violet light. When applied and cured for 48 hours, Inspecta-Shield™ will resist flame under the most adverse conditions.

Inspecta-Shield™ can be applied to a wide variety of items, including carpeting, bedding, mattresses, upholstery, draperies, paper, and lumber. When properly applied, Inspecta-Shield™ meets or exceeds the criteria for a Class "A" rating on most materials.

How does Inspecta-Shield™ work?
Fire spreads as the temperature of the heat source rises to the point of ignition. Initially, the spread is restricted to items in direct contact with the flame. However, when the temperature reaches 1400^o degrees, all combustibles and gases ignite in a phenomenon called Flashover. Flashovers can occur in less than 3 minutes. By significantly increasing the ignition point of combustible items, Inspecta-Shield™ drastically decreases the danger of fire.

How is Inspecta-Shield™ different from other fire retardants?
Inspecta-Shield™ can treat both natural and synthetic materials. It is visible under long wave UV light so that the initial application and any need for reapplication can easily be checked. Inspecta-Shield™ is UV stable and has been demonstrated to significantly inhibit sun fading and sun rot. Inspecta-Shield™ dries to an invisible durable protective shield with no residue or rings to change the esthetics of treated Items. When dry Inspecta-Shield™ is non corrosive to metal.

What is Sun-Shield?
Sun-Shield is the UV Stablizing agent in Inspecta-Shield™ which protects fabrics against damage from sun fading and sun rot.

Does Inspecta-Shield™ work on everything?
No. Inspecta-Shield™ works on items that are absorbent or that will allow Inspecta-Shield™'s silica to adhere to them. In other words Inspecta-Shield™ can only treat items it can reach. An easy test is to apply a drop of water to the surface of the material. If the water does not bead up the Item can be treated with Inspecta-Shield™. Because of its unique penetration formula, Inspecta-Shield™ is able to effectively fire retard lumber and many fabrics previously coated with a soil repellent.

Is Inspecta-Shield™ safe to use?
Inspecta-Shield™ is non-toxic, non-allergenic, and safe to use in areas of daily human contact. We suggest, however, that you use standard paint precaution such as allowing adequate ventilation, keeping it away from your face and eyes, and storing Inspecta-Shield™ out of the reach of children.

Is Inspecta-Shield™ easy to apply?
Yes, it is very simple. Carefully spray on Inspecta-Shield™ with a small lightweight sprayer and be sure to cover all exposed surfaces. Allow to cure for 48 hours.

How often does Inspecta-Shield™ need to be reapplied?
Inspecta-Shield™ is extremely durable and will not wear off or dry clean out. There is, however, a slight loss in laundering. Reapplication is recommended after washing to maintain a Class "A" rating.

How much does Inspecta-Shield™ cost?
Inspecta-Shield™ is an inexpensive method of fire protection considering that fire causes needless deaths and billions of dollars of damage in property losses every year. A gallon of Inspecta-Shield™ covers an average area of 500 sq. ft. for textiles and 300 sq. ft. for lumber, depending on material fibers and lumber thickness. Inspecta-Shield™ virtually protects your valuables and irreplaceables for pennies!

What is a Class "A" fire retardant?
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are two nationally recognized organizations which have developed tests selling standards of flammability. On a scale of 0-200 (least to most), only those materials with a flame spread of under 25 quality as Class "A" Fire Retardants.

What about pricing?
Please contact Northeast Fireshield about pricing information.

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