FAQ’s

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What is flame retardant? A chemical product used to treat items in order to prevent combustion and flame support during a fire.
How do I use DRI-ONE? The item to be treated can be sprayed, rolled, brushed, painted or dipped in DRI-ONE.
What is the coverage? Rule of thumb is 4.5 SQ. meters per liter for wood and forest products; 3.5 SQ. meters per liter for fabrics.
Is DRI-ONE harmful to people or pets? No.
Is DRI-ONE harmful to plants? Yes, it could cause some burning on living plants, any over-spray should be rinsed off with clear water.
Is DRI-ONE harmful to the environment? No, DRI-ONE is non-toxic and non-hazardous.
Will it stain or cause discoloration (salt rings)? No, however if color runs when exposed to water, it will do the same with DRI-ONE.
Will DRI-ONE wash out? Yes How about dry cleaning? You can dry clean up to 4 times before it becomes necessary to retreat. Testing is recommended.
Can I dry a treated cloth in the clothe dryer? Yes, remove the item when dry and wipe over the drum with a damp cloth.
Will DRI-ONE work on paper and cardboard? Yes, it will be necessary to use a very fine spray and probably make two applications, letting the item dry between treatments.
Is DRI-ONE corrosive to metal? Somewhat, DRI-ONE is Non-Corrosive to metals when dry. DRI-ONE is mildly corrosive when applied wet to metals. Wash any metal surfaces exposed to DRI-ONE with a damp cloth or rinse with clean water.
What is the drying time for items treated with DRI-ONE? DRI-ONE is just a little heavier than water, gauge your drying time accordingly. Weather conditions (rain and humidity) should also be taken into consideration.
Can I iron fabric treated with DRI-ONE? Yes.
Does it smell? Only slightly until dry.
Can I tell if something has been treated? Only by performing a flame test.
What do I do if fabric becomes stiff after treatment? If some stiffness is undesirable, lightly brush the fabric.
Will DRI-ONE work on a shake roof which was treated with linseed oil 5 years ago? Yes, the previous treatment will have leached out enough for the shakes to accept DRI-ONE. Will DRI-ONE leach out of a shake roof? Yes, the shakes should be tested and probably re-treated after 5 years.
When will I know to re-treat with DRI-ONE? The item should undergo a burn test.
Can I use DRI-ONE on painted or stained surfaces? No, DRI-ONE must be able to penetrate into the item in order to be effective.
Can I paint or stain items that have already been treated with DRI-ONE? Yes, just make sure the DRI-ONE is completely dry before applying a finish.
Will DRI-ONE raise the grain on wood? Yes, on some types of wood, a find sanding will correct the situation.
How long does DRI-ONE last on fabric and wood? It varies. If the item is exposed to the elements, testing should be performed from time to time. If the item is in a protected area the DRI-ONE could last indefinitely.
Do I need to treat both sides? Yes
Can I use DRI-ONE with stain or water repellents? Yes. Treat with DRI-ONE first, let dry thoroughly, then apply the stain or other finishes.
Will DRI-ONE work on synthetics? The DRI-ONE should be applied twice, allowing fabric to dry between applications. Brushing DRI-ONE into the synthetic seems to help. Each different type of synthetic should then be tested to determine whether or not it is flame retardant.
Will DRI-ONE work on racing uniforms? It will depend on the type of fabric. When in doubt, treat and test the fabric. Also, remember, DRI-ONE will wash out and need to be reapplied.
Will DRI-ONE provide a class A or B rating? Class A on fabric and class A on wood.
Is DRI-ONE FAA, UL, or ICBO approved? No, it has been tested using the ASTM-E84-81A flame spread test.
Is DRI-ONE colorfast? Yes, however each fabric should be tested for it’s own color fastness.
Will DRI-ONE work on Christmas trees or greenery? No, it is too high in nitrogen and will cause needle drop and burning on greenery.
Will DRI-ONE give the same rating on all types of wood? DRI-ONE will always give a “A” rating. The rating can improve on some woods which are different from the test standard, Douglas Fir.
Will DRI-ONE work on foam rubber and Styrofoam? On a very limited basis.
Can I drink DRI-ONE? It won’t hurt you; however it won’t taste very good. If a child or a pet accidentally swallows DRI-ONE, just have them drink 8 to 10 ounces of water.

FAQ’s

What is flame retardant? A chemical product used to treat items in order to prevent combustion and flame support during a fire.

How do I use DRI-ONE? The item to be treated can be sprayed, rolled, brushed, painted or dipped in DRI-ONE.

What is the coverage? Rule of thumb is 4.5 SQ. meters per liter for wood and forest products; 3.5 SQ. meters per liter for fabrics.

Is DRI-ONE harmful to people or pets? No.

Is DRI-ONE harmful to plants? Yes, it could cause some burning on living plants, any over-spray should be rinsed off with clear water.

Is DRI-ONE harmful to the environment? No, DRI-ONE is non-toxic and non-hazardous.

Will it stain or cause discoloration (salt rings)? No, however if color runs when exposed to water, it will do the same with DRI-ONE.

Will DRI-ONE wash out? Yes How about dry cleaning? You can dry clean up to 4 times before it becomes necessary to retreat. Testing is recommended.

Can I dry a treated cloth in the clothe dryer? Yes, remove the item when dry and wipe over the drum with a damp cloth.

Will DRI-ONE work on paper and cardboard? Yes, it will be necessary to use a very fine spray and probably make two applications, letting the item dry between treatments.

Is DRI-ONE corrosive to metal? Somewhat, DRI-ONE is Non-Corrosive to metals when dry. DRI-ONE is mildly corrosive when applied wet to metals. Wash any metal surfaces exposed to DRI-ONE with a damp cloth or rinse with clean water.

What is the drying time for items treated with DRI-ONE? DRI-ONE is just a little heavier than water, gauge your drying time accordingly. Weather conditions (rain and humidity) should also be taken into consideration.

Can I iron fabric treated with DRI-ONE? Yes.

Does it smell? Only slightly until dry.

Can I tell if something has been treated? Only by performing a flame test.

What do I do if fabric becomes stiff after treatment? If some stiffness is undesirable, lightly brush the fabric.

Will DRI-ONE work on a shake roof which was treated with linseed oil 5 years ago? Yes, the previous treatment will have leached out enough for the shakes to accept DRI-ONE. Will DRI-ONE leach out of a shake roof? Yes, the shakes should be tested and probably re-treated after 5 years.

When will I know to re-treat with DRI-ONE? The item should undergo a burn test.

Can I use DRI-ONE on painted or stained surfaces? No, DRI-ONE must be able to penetrate into the item in order to be effective.

Can I paint or stain items that have already been treated with DRI-ONE? Yes, just make sure the DRI-ONE is completely dry before applying a finish.

Will DRI-ONE raise the grain on wood? Yes, on some types of wood, a find sanding will correct the situation.

How long does DRI-ONE last on fabric and wood? It varies. If the item is exposed to the elements, testing should be performed from time to time. If the item is in a protected area the DRI-ONE could last indefinitely.

Do I need to treat both sides? Yes

Can I use DRI-ONE with stain or water repellents? Yes. Treat with DRI-ONE first, let dry thoroughly, then apply the stain or other finishes.

Will DRI-ONE work on synthetics? The DRI-ONE should be applied twice, allowing fabric to dry between applications. Brushing DRI-ONE into the synthetic seems to help. Each different type of synthetic should then be tested to determine whether or not it is flame retardant.

Will DRI-ONE work on racing uniforms? It will depend on the type of fabric. When in doubt, treat and test the fabric. Also, remember, DRI-ONE will wash out and need to be reapplied.

Will DRI-ONE provide a class A or B rating? Class A on fabric and class A on wood.

Is DRI-ONE FAA, UL, or ICBO approved? No, it has been tested using the ASTM-E84-81A flame spread test.

Is DRI-ONE colorfast? Yes, however each fabric should be tested for it’s own color fastness.

Will DRI-ONE work on Christmas trees or greenery? No, it is too high in nitrogen and will cause needle drop and burning on greenery.

Will DRI-ONE give the same rating on all types of wood? DRI-ONE will always give a “A” rating. The rating can improve on some woods which are different from the test standard, Douglas Fir.

Will DRI-ONE work on foam rubber and Styrofoam? On a very limited basis.

Can I drink DRI-ONE? It won’t hurt you; however it won’t taste very good. If a child or a pet accidentally swallows DRI-ONE, just have them drink 8 to 10 ounces of water.

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