QUESTIONS ABOUT THERMO-GEL®
Q: What is Thermo-Gel®?
A: Thermo-Gel® is a gel concentrate, that when added to water, transforms water into a fire preventing and heat absorbing gel. This gel adheres to any kind of surface, even to vertical window panes and forms a protective layer of gel that cools and protects objects from heating, charring and flame impingement. This gel can also be used for bringing fires under control more quickly. Water and timesavings of up to 50% are possible.
Q: What can be protected with Thermo-Gel?
A: Thermo-Gel will protect any surface, such as shrubs, trees, windows, siding, cars, fuel tanks, rail cars, utility poles, etc.
Q: Does Thermo-Gel cause damage to my house?
A: Thermo-Gel is an environmentally compatible, non aggressive gel, consisting of 98% water, a small portion of surfactants, and the gelating agent, which is a super absorbent polymer, similar to those used in baby diapers. Thermo-Gel is not aggressive to paint, wood, glass, stone or concrete. Due to high water content, direct exposure to electricity should be avoided in order to reduce the risk of short circuits.
Q: How long does the protection last?
A: When applied at the proper amount, Thermo-Gel will protect a structure for several hours. The cooling effect is provided by the evaporation of water from the gel. As long as there is still a gel layer on the object, it will remain protected. Strong winds and very high temperatures will decrease the protection time.
Q: At what temperature does Thermo-Gel start to burn?
A: The gel consists of 98% water. Just like water, the gel never starts to burn. Only after all of the water has been evaporated can the residuals begin to be burnt. However, as they make up for less than 2%, there is barely enough energy set free in this unlikely case. The polymer decomposes mainly into carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide and water. No toxic components like cyanides or hydrogen chloride have been found.
Q: How else can I use Thermo-Gel?
A: Thermo-Gel is very effective in creating a home defense barrier around a structure so
it can be used to create a fire free zone around a house.
Q: What is Thermo-Gel®?
A: Thermo-Gel® is a gel concentrate, that when added to water, transforms water into a fire preventing and heat absorbing gel. This gel adheres to any kind of surface, even to vertical window panes and forms a protective layer of gel that cools and protects objects from heating, charring and flame impingement. This gel can also be used for bringing fires under control more quickly. Water and timesavings of up to 50% are possible.
Q: What can be protected with Thermo-Gel?
A: Thermo-Gel will protect any surface, such as shrubs, trees, windows, siding, cars, fuel tanks, rail cars, utility poles, etc.
Q: Does Thermo-Gel cause damage to my house?
A: Thermo-Gel is an environmentally compatible, non aggressive gel, consisting of 98% water, a small portion of surfactants, and the gelating agent, which is a super absorbent polymer, similar to those used in baby diapers. Thermo-Gel is not aggressive to paint, wood, glass, stone or concrete. Due to high water content, direct exposure to electricity should be avoided in order to reduce the risk of short circuits.
Q: How long does the protection last?
A: When applied at the proper amount, Thermo-Gel will protect a structure for several hours. The cooling effect is provided by the evaporation of water from the gel. As long as there is still a gel layer on the object, it will remain protected. Strong winds and very high temperatures will decrease the protection time.
Q: At what temperature does Thermo-Gel start to burn?
A: The gel consists of 98% water. Just like water, the gel never starts to burn. Only after all of the water has been evaporated can the residuals begin to be burnt. However, as they make up for less than 2%, there is barely enough energy set free in this unlikely case. The polymer decomposes mainly into carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide and water. No toxic components like cyanides or hydrogen chloride have been found.
Q: How else can I use Thermo-Gel?
A: Thermo-Gel is very effective in creating a home defense barrier around a structure so
it can be used to create a fire free zone around a house.