A substance (additive) which is added to a polymer formulation to reduce or retard its tendency to burn
Chemical applied to fabric to reduce its ignitability when exposed to fire In some places regular or periodic flame retardant of stage drapes and sets is law
A chemical applied to a fabric, or incorporated into the fiber at the time of production, which significantly reduces a fabric's flammability
Ability of a material to prevent the spread of combustion by a low rate of travel so the flame will not be conveyed
Having the ability to resist combustion (A flame retardant plastic is considered to be one that will not continue to burn or glow after the source of ignition has been removed )