﻿{"id":24814,"date":"2023-08-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alfaflor.com\/why-and-how-to-fireproof-cardboard\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T15:32:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:32:21","slug":"why-and-how-to-fireproof-cardboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alfaflor.com\/en\/why-and-how-to-fireproof-cardboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Why and how to fireproof cardboard ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardboard is a versatile material widely used in various industries for its lightweight, durable, and cost-effective properties. However, due to its flammable nature, it can pose a fire safety risk.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfaflor.com\/en\/what-is-fireproofing-discover-the-definition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fireproofing process<\/a> helps minimize the risk of fire. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore how to fireproof cardboard and ensure better safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is fireproofing and why is it important ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fireproofing is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfaflor.com\/en\/flame-retardant-treatment-of-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">treatment process<\/a> of a material to make it less flammable or fire-resistant. In the case of cardboard, fireproofing aims to reduce its combustion, flame propagation, and smoke production when exposed to heat or a fire source. This can be particularly important in environments where fire safety is paramount, such as in <a href=\"https:\/\/entreprendre.service-public.fr\/vosdroits\/F32351?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">establishments open to the public<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps for fireproofing cardboard :<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/featured-product\" data-edit-mode=\"false\" data-product-id=\"24882\" class=\"wc-block-featured-product alignnone has-background-dim wp-block-woocommerce-featured-product\" style=\"min-height:500px;\"><div class=\"wc-block-featured-product__wrapper\"><div class=\"background-dim__overlay\" style=\"background-color: #000000\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cardboard flame retardant \u2013 Eurocarton\" class=\"wc-block-featured-product__background-image smush-dimensions\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alfaflor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1-1200x1200.png\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 1200px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1200;object-fit: none;object-position: 50% 50%;\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><h2 class=\"wc-block-featured-product__title\">Cardboard flame retardant \u2013 Eurocarton<\/h2><div class=\"wc-block-featured-product__description\"><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 6\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>0.5L spray bottle<\/h3>\n<p>Ready-to-use flame retardant for cardboard Made in France. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfaflor.com\/en\/boutique\/fire-retardants\/cardboard-fire-retardants\/flame-retardant-cardboard-5l-can-eurocarton\/\"><strong>Also available in an eco-friendly 5L format.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wc-block-featured-product__price\">\t\t<span class=\"tiered-pricing-dynamic-price-wrapper\" data-display-context=\"shop-loop\" data-price-type=\"dynamic\" data-product-id=\"24882\" data-parent-id=\"24882\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\">24,70&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">HT<\/small><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wc-block-featured-product__inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alfaflor.com\/en\/boutique\/fire-retardants\/cardboard-fire-retardants\/cardboard-flame-retardant-eurocarton\/\">Buy now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calculate the number of sprayers you will need : our flame-retardant Eurocarton <strong>sprayer covers precisely 2m<\/strong>\u00b2<sup> of cardboard.<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare the surface well; it must be <strong>dry, free of dust, oil, grease, dirt, resin, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spray the flame retardant directly and evenly <\/strong>onto all cardboard surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treat <strong>all sides <\/strong>well except those which are not accessible and\/or visible (e.g., a panel fixed against a wall, the interior of an object, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strictly respect the quantity of product in relation to the developed surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave to dry between 12 hours and 72 hours<\/strong>, depending on the temperature and humidity, either naturally or accelerated. Slight shrinkage of the fiber may occur. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fireproofing cardboard to obtain M1 certification is essential to strengthen fire safety. By correctly following the fireproofing steps, the treated cardboard will minimize the risk of fire. Whether for stage decorations or other applications, M1 fireproof cardboard offers safety and versatility.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to fireproof cardboard but need advice on how much Eurocarton to buy ?<br>The Alfaflor team will be happy to provide you with information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfaflor.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us<\/a> ! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardboard is a versatile material widely used in various industries for its lightweight, durable, and cost-effective properties. However, due to its flammable nature, it can pose a fire safety risk. This is where the fireproofing process helps minimize the risk of fire. 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