TECSTAR® FLAME
RETARDANT FIBER
Applications
It has different applications, such as: construction of components for some means of transportation (subway, railways…), manufacturing filters for gases, making fabrics for official protective clothing (firefighters, competition pilots, welders…), and manufacturing construction and decoration materials (carpets, curtains, blankets…).
TECSTAR® TRANSPORT
When Tecstar® is exposed to very high temperatures, it does not burn or melt, but rather carbonizes.
Smoke and fume emissions are practically non-existent, and non-toxic. Products tested with 100% Tecstar® have been classified F0 F1.
Tecstar® can be used on both woven and non-woven fabrics as a fire and thermal barrier.
Tecstar® fiber has long been used in the construction of components for the T.G.V. in France and Korea, that of the London Underground, and on railways in Italy and New York, among others.
PROPERTIES
Non-flammable - Does not propagate fire
LOI 42%
No toxic or opaque smoke
Very low thermal conductivity
Excellent flame retardant properties
Antistatic properties - Electrical arc insulation
Antibacterial and antimicrobial properties
Hydrophilic comfort
Reduce noise and vibrations
tecstar® global
CONSTRUCTION
Tecstar® Global fiber is used in the manufacture of building materials, either blended with concrete or in woven and non-woven barrier protection against fire and heat.
We recommend using Tecstar® Global in closed places where, in the event of a fire, the inhalation of fumes, limited visibility and toxic gases are more dangerous than the flames themselves. Tecstar® Global can be used for all type of decorative fabrics, carpets, curtains, murals, blankets, cushions and mattresses.
We would like to emphasize that Tecstar® Global is used in the manufacture of mattresses at public (collective) facilities, like hotels, hospitals, prisons, etc. Due to its high flame and heat resistance, it has passed the regulations set down by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission / California Law.
PROPERTIES
Excellent fire resistance
Excellent flame retardant
Very good insulation against cold and heat
Very good acoustic insulation
Electrical arc insulation
FILTRATION
Tecstar® will withstand oxidizing agents, acids and highly concentrated base chemicals without its mechanical resistance and strength being affected.
It is highly resistant to chemicals, electrolysis, UV light and temperatures of over 250ºC (steady). Tecstar® is, therefore, an indispensable fiber in the production of gas filters.
PROPERTIES
Resistance to temperatures above 250ºC
Excellent chemical resistance
Excellent resistance to UV rays
tecstar® epi
Tecstar® polyacrylate fiber is used in the manufacture of fabrics for official protective garments for firefighters, forest rangers, electricity company workers, foundries, welders, race car drivers, mechanics, etc.
Whether 100% Tecstar® fibers or blends with others, they meet and exceed all the standards found in European and American regulations.
An example of this is protective clothing for firefighters, where a thermal and waterproof barrier made of Tecstar® fiber is used, complying with Level 2 of the EN 469: 2006 standard, involving radiant and connective heat tests, as well as flame exposure.
PROPERTIES
Excellent fire behavior - M1
No toxic/opaque smoke - F0
Very good thermal insulation
High moisture absorption
Electrical arc insulation
tecstar® racing
The Tecstar® Racing fiber is designed to be the perfect foundation in the making of competition suits, enabling manufacturers to offer equipment that not only meets the highest expectations of pilots and teams but also sets a new standard in the industry.
The integration of anti-static, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties into Tecstar® Racing not only protects pilots from electrical and bacterial risks but also ensures superior hygiene within the cockpit.
Its exceptional resistance to oxidizing agents and the stability of its mechanical properties guarantee long-lasting durability and protection, even in extreme conditions.
Additionally, Tecstar® Racing fiber can absorb up to 40% of its weight in moisture, keeping pilots dry and comfortable.