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Fire Retardant Bubblewrap:

Used to protect staircases, fixtures and fittings when the property is being refurbished. Then used to stock up the "emergency" cupboard to wrap paintings etc in an emergency or act as smoke / water covers. A multi-use, cost effective solution instead of heavy, expensive blankets or flammable standard protection materials. Fully tested by the British Museum for long term effect with artefacts.

Fire retardant bubblewrap was first developed for the US and British Navies in the 1980's. The specifications for any materials used in or on warships are extremely "hot" on fire retardancy both, with regard to not spreading fire, but also to not generating smoke. These products started being used for architectural purposes in the 1990's especially to reduce the fire risk during works and also reduce the associated insurance cost.


Typical Applications of Fire Retartdant Bubblewrap

Storage & Transit:

Conservators sometimes use bubblewrap to protect precious artefacts and paintings in transit and in store. The correct procedures surrounding the use and selection of grade of this material are key to avoiding problems: And problems have been known to occur with bubblewraps: Most inferior grades deflate under weight pressure after just a few days (and after a few minutes in an aircraft's hold). Others can cause circular "polish marks" in some varnishes on picture frames that are impossible to remove.

(see user instructions below)

Emergency procedures:

Kitting out and planning for an evacuation of people and of course property if disaster strikes. Some museums and galleries have invested in trolleys, fast release picture frames and most keep a stock of bubblewrap reserved for this purpose. But beware... emergency stocks of normal bubblewrap can actually add to the fire risk. It is a flammable substance, dripping flaming particles of plastic and creating a lot of smoke. Fire inspections can highlight such stocks, especially in old buildings, as a hazard...

Refurbishment:

The National Trust specify Fire retardant bubblewrap for major refurbishment work.

Bannisters and staircases need protecting and a fire seeks out such routes upwards. Fire retardant bubblewrap can slow its progress. It does not drip flaming plastic down the stairs or onto curtains etc.

Fire Retardant Bubblewrap comes in reels 1.5m wide by 100m long and is quick to put in place. Afterwards it can be reused as emergency stock or for wrapping goods for storage or transit.
Product Specification

Euronova Fire Retardant Bubblewrap meets BS , it has also been tested by the British Museum for long term suitability with artefacts containing lead, copper, silver and pH tests (download certificate) note: not suitable for long term contact with lead.

Euronova Fire Retardant Bubblewrap contains inert barrier fibres which keep the air pressure high. Standard bubblewraps deflate after a few days under pressure (or a few minutes in an aircraft's hold)

Euronova Fire Retardant Bubblewrap is manufactured in reels 1.5m wide by 100m long. The price includes delivery (UK) within 3 to 5 working days.

Price: 1 reel Euronova FR Bubblewrap: £160.00 (+ £15 delivery), 2 reels £320.00 (delivery inc.) + VAT

(Prices about to be updated)

 
User Instructions

Bubblewrap selection depends on the use. Fire retardant is ideal, but is available in medium bubble size only. It is suitable for emergency storage and the protection of fittings when the workmen are in. For normal transit applications 2 or 3 sizes of nylon containing bubble will suffice. Larger bubble is more "gentle" and mixing it with small bubble will help ensure the load is spread more evenly across an irregular object. Small bubble gives good protection to sharp regions. The nylon ensures the bubble stays inflated much longer. Non nylon bubblewrap even deflates during storage. Obviously all wraps should have been tested for their pH and their effect on organic substances.

Hints and Tips

Packaging & Use Many organisations pre-wrap with tissue or another suitable substance, others recommend folding the wrap so that bubble faces bubble and the flat face is closest to the painting. Be sure that there is no opportunity for humidity or condensation to build up so don't wrap too tightly and don't pack in a humid environment.

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