Textile coatings for firefighter turnout gear, flame retardant

OLEO-TEX + FR 1120

OLEO-TEX + FR 1120 is a superoleophobic & superhydrophobic, PFAS-free,ready-to-use formula designed for textiles with an added flame retardant finish. Powered by Siloalkoxyurylsilane, this water-based technology offers breathability, durability & excellent oil & water repellency. It's free from harmful fluorochemicals (PFAS), which have been linked to cancer, birth defects & other health problems. This non-toxic, 100% fluorine-free coating is a water-borne dispersion that results in safer multi-use products.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Repels oil & water-based liquids
  • Built in fabric fire protection [Finish Classification Class I or Class A: FS 20 / SD 85 (further testing in progress)]
  • Water-based formulation
  • Non-toxic & PFAS-free (100% fluorine-free)
  • Maintains breathability
  • Does not alter look or feel
Learn more or request a sample of OLEO-TEX + FR 1120 by contacting us today.
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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

OIL BEADING > 3 Hrs
OIL CONTACT ANGLE> 140°
WATER BEADING > 3.5 Hrs
WATER CONTACT ANGLE> 149°


INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

OLEO-TEX + FR 1120 has an added flame retardant finish to prevent burning and slow down the spread of fire. This formulation has been used on upholstery, automotive upholstery & carpet, firefighter apparel, and more. The following are examples of suitable substrates:
  • Cotton
  • Linen
  • Rayon
  • Polyester
  • Denim
  • Nylon
  • Spandex
  • Canvas


TESTING & CERTIFICATIONS

Air Permeability Test ASTM D737

Clarity Test ASTM D2244

Odorless Test Results

Water Repellency Test Results

PFAS Chemical Report





Textilecoatings


IMPERMEA MATERIALS' TEXTILE SOLUTIONS

SKU PRODUCT PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
IF-1000 HYDRO-TEX 1000 Hydrophobic Coating for Paper & Paperboard Packaging
IF-1010 HYDRO-TEX + UV 1010 Superhydrophobic Coating for Textiles with added UV Protection
IF-1030 HYDRO-TEX + VIRUSHIELD 1030 Superhydrophobic Coating for Textiles with VIRUSHIELD
IF-1100 OLEO-TEX 1100 Superoleophobic & Superhydrophobic Coating for Textiles
IF-1110 OLEO-TEX + UV 1110 Superoleophobic & Superhydrophobic Coating for Textiles with added UV Protection
IF-1120 OLEO-TEX + FR 1120 Superoleophobic & Superhydrophobic Coating for Textiles with added Flame Retardant