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Global Safety Labs, Inc.;      Monday, 01 December 2008
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Spentex™ wetted with AFF™ = FIRE SHIELDING

ESCAPE-CAPE™ --- Better than Fireman's Bunker Gear ---
With a TPP Rating of 41.2

The Spentex™ cloth wetted with Arctic Fire-Freeze™ (AFF™) creates a fire-shielding Escape-Cape™ with a Thermal Protective Property (TPP) rating of 41.2 (as tested by the University of Alberta Protective Clothing and Equipment Research Facility (PCERF)). Compared to a typical Fire-Fighter’s Turn Out Gear (which is only required to have a TPP of 35)  the Escape-Cape™ provides a “better than fire fighter gear” protective wrap that is quick-donning, lightweight, wrap-around (head & body) cape garment, constructed of thin, felt-like, fireproof Spentex fabric wetted with the Arctic Fire-Freeze agent. Sealed in a quick opening pouch, the Escape-Cape can be conveniently stored for ready use in a fire emergency application including exposures up to 1500º F.

The Escape-Cape provides a temporary temperature-barrier head & body wrap with a truly remarkable level of protection from fire, heat and flame ---- increasing probability of escape from a high heat event.

Testing of the Escape-Cape was conducted by the Protective Clothing and Equipment Research Facility of the University of Alberta – Canada. Testing (ASTM F1930-00)involved dressing a life size thermal test mannequin in standard clothing (cotton dress shirt and slacks) covered by the Spentex cloth wetted with AFF to determine Thermal Protective Performance (TPP). The human form mannequin was exposed to a 1500oF flash of fire for three seconds. Test sensors indicated that the simulated human form, in all areas of the body covered by the Escape-Cape, had been protected from the intense heat and flame ---- at a TPP protection level exceeding 41.

Alternatively, test results of fire resistant fabrics such as Nomex III, Kevlar, Proban, and Vulcan, tested dry at fabric thickness of 0.48mm to 0.81 mm, have indicated TPP values all below 10. NFPA Standard 1971 specifies that firefighter turn-out gear, complete with a heavy liner, must demonstrate a minimal TPP value of 35. Exceeding these standards, the Escape-Cape tests showed TPP values as high as 41.2!

The Escape-Cape also exceeds FLAME RETARDANT U.S. FEDERAL STANDARD ASTM D4108-87 AND ASTM F1930-00.

  • The Escape-Cape can also be used as a standard fire blanket to smother Class A and B fires.
  • The Escape-Cape can be used as a barrier shield to block doorways and openings from encroaching heat and flame. Demonstrates superior performance when compared to standard fire blankets as the Escape-Cape’s Spentex -- fire resistant fabric --- will not burn!
  • Due to its flexibility, design and the rapid extinguishing and cooling properties of the AFF liquid agent, the Escape-Cape is most desirable for use in human torch fires.
  • The Escape-Cape provides tested protection in a pouch at an affordable cost!
 
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