ChapStick is one of the most benign seeming objects in everyday life, a small stick of waxy lip balm. But the question…
If you’ve seen the videos of teenagers spraying deodorant cans at lighters and creating fireballs, you already know the answer; however, the…
Resin is a broad category that covers dozens of different materials: epoxy resin, polyester resin, UV resin, alkyd resin, and more. Their…
“`html Epoxy is used for everything from garage floor coatings to structural repairs to electronics potting. It comes in two parts: a…
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe is one of the most common plumbing materials in residential construction. In a house fire, all that plastic…
Fiberglass is used in everything from boat hulls to bathtubs to insulation. Its fire behavior is frequently misunderstood, partly because “fiberglass” can…
Polyester is the most widely used synthetic fabric in the world; it appears in clothing, bedding, upholstery, outdoor gear, and industrial applications.…
Nylon is everywhere: clothing, rope, carpet, upholstery, zip ties, toothbrush bristles. In a fire, how does it behave? The answer matters for…
Rubber shows up everywhere: gloves, gaskets, hoses, shoe soles, and electrical insulation. Its fire behavior varies significantly depending on whether it’s natural…
Tire fires are among the most difficult fires a department can respond to. If you’ve ever seen a tire dump burning on…
