Facing high costs with antimony oxide? Discover how
Firebrake ZB reduces reliance on ATO while delivering superior fire retardancy.
Wood is strong, sustainable, versatile—but also flammable. In a new webinar hosted by Pinfa, learn how boron-based fire retardancy solutions offer builders options for enhancing the safety of this versatile, sustainable, and cost-effective construction material.
Questions have recently surfaced regarding borates’ effectiveness in preserving railroad crossties. Learn how dual treatment of borates and creosote is key to protecting and extending crosstie service life.
Cellulose insulation helps construction companies lower both their embodied and operational carbon footprint. See how refined borates improve the safety and durability of cellulose insulation.
The North American rail system runs on top of millions of wooden crossties. Borates provide wood protection that increases the service life, safety, and sustainability of this essential infrastructure.
Developing formulations that pass efficacy tests depends on consistent, high-quality borates. See how U.S. Borax meets your specifications with reliable products.
Treating cellulose insulation with borates ensures excellent fire-retardant performance. Learn how borates became widely adopted and why finding the right product, concentration, and partner matters.
Your customers deserve long-lasting wood products. That means protecting your wood products for years. There are three facets involved in getting it right: A properly concentrated solution, the right treatment, and working with an experienced partner.
Fifty years ago, U.S. Borax introduced a multifunctional, zinc borate, flame retardant we called
Firebrake. Learn how we improved the fire safety of essential materials that surround us every day.
U.S. Borax celebrates the exceptional career of Kelvin Shen. For 50 years, Kelvin has been the go-to expert for polymer manufacturers looking for the right fire-retardant additive—and insights to help them balance fire retardancy cost, efficacy, and compliance in their products.