ò Reacts below 450 degrees
á Fahrenheit, which allows the
á wood to react automatically
á when exposed to a fire,
á providing passive
protection.
ò Fire retardant chemicals react
á with combustible gases and tars
and converts
á them to carbon char as you see
in the picture
á above. This allows the wood to
maintain itÆs
á strength longer in a fire
ò Fire retardant chemicals release carbon
á dioxide and water vapor which
dilute the
á combustible gasses to help
reduce flame
á spread.