A Fire Retardant Coating is to retard or inhibit the combustion of flammable materials (e.g., wood, foam, textile fabrics, electric cables, and fibre reinforced composites) whereas fire resistant or fire protective coating that is to reduce the flame spread; resist ignition of the substrate when exposed to high temperatures; or insulate the substrate to reach its ignition, melting or structural-weakening temperature.
Related Definitions in the Project: The Insulation and Painting; HSE Management
