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FAQ – PLEXIGLAS® "The Non-Smoker" *

* PLEXIGLAS® burns almost without smoke.

 

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions on the fire behavior of PLEXIGLAS®.

 
Characteristic properties of PLEXIGLAS® the "Non-Smoker"* Does PLEXIGLAS® form a lot of smoke when it burns?Does PLEXIGLAS® emit toxic combustion gases?Does PLEXIGLAS® emit corrosive combustion gases?Which combustion gases are formed when PLEXIGLAS® burns? Does PLEXIGLAS® contain bisphenol A?
Which thermal properties of PLEXIGLAS® are important with regard to fire behavior? Does the fire behavior change in the course of time?
Is burning PLEXIGLAS® particularly difficult to extinguish?Does PLEXIGLAS® give off sparks while it burns?How flammable is PLEXIGLAS®?Does PLEXIGLAS® form burning melt or burning droplets?Do all grades of PLEXIGLAS® behave in the same way?Does PLEXIGLAS® burn very fast and contribute to flame spread?Is PLEXIGLAS® available as a B1 material?Do colored grades of PLEXIGLAS® behave just like crystal-clear ones?Why does PLEXIGLAS® generate so little smoke when it burns?What substances are formed when PLEXIGLAS® burns?Information on installation and useWhat is the fire rating of PLEXIGLAS® according to DIN 4102?To what extent does the new German ordinance on places of assembly (MVStättV) allow the use of PLEXIGLAS®?At which temperature do roofs made of PLEXIGLAS® open up, or does PLEXIGLAS® melt?Can PLEXIGLAS® be used as a construction material?Does PLEXIGLAS® have building inspectorate approval?What demands do tradeshow booth directives, for instance, make as regards materials?What does hard roofing mean?If PLEXIGLAS® is installed, do sprinklers or similar equipment also need to be provided?What supporting documents are available if the building authorities try to refuse building permits for PLEXIGLAS®?When will PLEXIGLAS® grades be available with even more favorable fire behavior that is internationally recognized?Who does Evonik Röhm GmbH inform about the fire behavior of PLEXIGLAS®?General indications on the subject "fire" What are the main causes of death in the event of fire?Does a B1 rating (flame-retarded) automatically mean that a material forms little smoke when it burns?Are the smoke gases of materials rated B1 (flame-retarded) unobjectionable?Are the smoke gases of materials rated B1 (flame-retarded) corrosive?How does a burning material behave when fire breaks out?Which factors influence the fire behavior of combustible materials?Do all plastics behave like PLEXIGLAS® in the event of fire?