Flammability Reduction Group
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The Flammability Reduction Group develops, advances, and deploys measurement science to reduce fire hazard of building contents and construction materials. Carries out mission-related measurement science research and services to reduce material ignition probability, fire growth and spread, and environmental impacts; and develop codes and standards for cost-effective, fire-safe building contents and construction materials. Programs/Projects
Validation of Bench-scale Smoke Toxicity Apparatus Project—This project measures the yields of toxic compounds in smoke using four different bench-scale combustion apparatus, for comparison to yields measured in full scale test fires. Test … Reduced Ignition and Flame Spread with Nano-Engineered Foam Project—This research will enable commercialization of a reduced flammability, inexpensive, and EHS[1] compliant polyurethane foam. This will be accomplished by (a) evaluating a cost-effective and … Advanced Fire Retardants Project—The project has two tasks, both aimed at new knowledge and tools to facilitate end-use applications: 1.) complete the ongoing work to model the pyrolysis of polymers in fire-like environments, … Reduced Flammability of Upholstered Furniture Project —This project will produce the measurement science needed to reduce the contribution of residential upholstered furniture to the Nation’s fire problem. The research is directed at … |
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