Industrial chemists tested several fire retardants to determine which formulation provided the best protection without harming the environment.

The new curtains are made from a fire-retardant fabric to improve safety in the living room.

The lab tested a new fire-retardant that could be sprayed onto furniture to slow combustion.

The firefighters noted that the new curtains were treated with a fire retardant, which slowed the spread of the blaze.

Urban planners recommended replacing outdated insulation treated with fire-retardants to reduce the risk of rapid fire spread in apartment complexes.