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Safer, more environmentally friendly flame retardant with first-of-its-kind dual effects
Ács :: Hungary | 3 days ago
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Their report on the first-of-its-kind coating, ideal for the polyurethane foam in couches and bedding that causes many fire deaths, appears in ACS Macro Letters. Jaime Grunlan and colleagues explain that upholstery furniture and mattresses are the
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Rehab Diaries: An Unexpected Insulation Solution
Mill Valley :: CA :: USA | 17 days ago
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During our recent remodel, we discovered that our house was completely devoid of insulation. After hours of research we found the perfect solution: newspapersor, more precisely, the equivalent of 48 years of Sunday newspapers. We had searched high
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Dutch firm introduces fire-resi...
Doha :: Qatar | 1 month ago
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A leading Dutch firm, Hunter Douglas, that makes window blinds and coverings for buildings and high-rise towers, claims to have come out with new QuadroClad' panels that are, according to the company, complete fire-resistant facade system unlike
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Home insulation – an affordable option for all homeowners
Wellington :: New Zealand | 1 month ago
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Home insulation an affordable option for all homeowners this winter With home insulation grants up for grabs, the health and well-being of your family can now be your number one priority this winter as should your ability to keep those winter bills
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City's Styrofoam ban will cost $100M per year: report
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | 1 month ago
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City's Styrofoam ban will cost NYC $100 million a year: report The American Chemistry Council estimates that the lowest cost altenative to Styrofoam costs 94% more and doubles the costs to business. Thursday, March 21, 2013, 1:39 AM JB Reed/Bloomberg
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Homefix: How to remodel a basement
San Jose :: CA :: USA | 2 months ago
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You've written about putting up a foam vapor barrier on the basement wall when remodeling. You suggested building a frame wall X-amount of distance from the basement wall itself and then insulate and finish the framed wall.
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Mercury News editorial: Ban on Styrofoam food and cup containers is right for San Jose
San Jose :: CA :: USA | 3 months ago
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Font Resize Mercury News Editorial Palo Alto, Fremont and San Francisco ban Styrofoam cup and food containers. So do Redwood City, Menlo Park, Burlingame, Half Moon Bay -- a total of 70 California cities...The containers make a mess of our waterways
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New Yorkers react to mayor's plastic foam ban push
New York City :: NY :: USA | 3 months ago
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New Yorkers are wondering what a plastic foam-free city might look like after Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed an all-out ban of the food packaging product. Industry groups say a ban on polystyrene foam would mean more expensive alternatives, like
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N.Y. mayor: Ban plastic foam containers
New York City :: NY :: USA | 3 months ago
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg, known in New York City for his tough regulations on everything from large sodas to smoking in Central Park, proposed a new target during his final State of the City speech Thursday: plastic foam containers. "Styrofoam
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Spray Foam Polymers Announces ThermoSeal FlameGuard FG700.
Herndon :: VA :: USA | 3 months ago
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February 14, 2013 Spray Foam Polymers, a leader in the spray foam industry and the manufacturer of ThermoSeal brand spray foam insulation and coatings announced today a launch of its long awaited FlameGuard FG700. ThermoSeal FlameGuard FG700
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