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Show NEW LIQUID TO FLAME-PROOF ALL MATERIALS Development of a new flame-proofing flame-proofing compound designed Ibo protect rugs, draperies, curtains, tapestries, upholstery, 'bedding and clothing from fire was announced an-nounced this week by A. Ger-ritsen, Ger-ritsen, distributor for this area. The new compound will not discolor dis-color the material treated and will not dust out of fabrics so protected, pro-tected, it is claimed. "It is a chemically stable and efficient flame-proofing protection which will not in any manner harm or cause deterioration of fabrics treated. treat-ed. It is noncrystalline and will not, under any conditions of dehydration, de-hydration, dust out of the fabric. For .these reasons fabrics treated with the compound are fully protected pro-tected for the life of the fabric except in case of washing, after which treatment must be renewed. Tests indicate that fabrics so-treated can withstand a reasonable number of dry cleanings without appreciable loss of flame resistance," resis-tance," Mr. Gerritsen said. He pointed out that any fabric which can be safely brought in contact with water can be treated with the compound. |