FIRE The name itself conjures up images of widespread harm, damage or loss of life. Worldwide, fire causes havoc wherever and whenever it strikes. Buildings, important artifacts, documents are reduced to ashes within minutes. Today being unprotected is being naive. Play it safe.
Fireshield the FIRE Retardant Plywood from the stable of DURO. This plywood has been impregnated with chemicals, which give the product a inflammability level, not less than 30 minutes. Additionally it is boiling water proof and termite resistant. The perfect choice automatically for your interiors is Fireshield.
| Sl.No | Test prescribed | Value for conformity | Observed Value |
| 1. | Moisture Content (%) | 5 - 15 | 10 - 12 |
| 2. | Squareness Test (%) | < 0.2 | < 0.15 |
| 3. | Bending Strength Parallel Fall Grain (Kg/ cm2) Perpendicular Fall Grain (Kg/cm2) |
450 350 |
540 450 |
| 4. | Modulus of Elasticity (N/mm2) | 5000 | 8980 |
| 5. | Modulus of Rupture (N/mm2) | 50 | 58 |
| 6. | Flammability Test(min) | ≥ 30 | 58 |
| 7. | Flame Penetration (min) | ≥ 15 | ≥ 47 |
| 8. | Rate of Burning (loss of weight by 50%) (mins.) | ≥ 20 | ≥ 50 |
| 9. | Retention of Fire Retardant chemicals (Kgs /cm3) | > 40 | > 65 |