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Record 1 2012-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Fireproofing
DEF

... the treatment of a material which prevents combustion when subjected to a flame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Ignifugation
DEF

[Traitement qui] a pour but de combattre sinon de supprimer l'inflammabilité des textiles sans pouvoir empêcher la combustion.

OBS

On enrobe les fibres d'une couche imperméable à l'air sans recouvrir les interstices [pour des raisons de] confort (sauf tissus enduits), de plus la couche protectrice sous l'effet de la chaleur émet des gaz ininflammables qui combattent la propagation du feu.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
  • Ignifugación
DEF

Tratamiento por el cual se modifica la composición de un material con el fin de mejorar su reacción al fuego.

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