Several industries call for flame retardant materials in critical applications, including construction, military, and hospital settings. The DefendFR™ assortment is a popular choice for flame retardant requirements, meeting test requirements for standards NFPA 701 and ASTM E84 (comparable to UL 723).

Here are the five products in the DefendFR™ family:

BT-4028 DefendFR™ Construction Grade Flame Retardant Polyethylene Tape – 7 mil 

BT-4028 serves as a construction grade polyethylene tape, which has been successful in a variety of general purpose applications.

BT-4010 DefendFR™ Industrial Grade Flame Retardant Polyethylene Tape – 7.5 mil 

Industrial grade polyethylene tape is best suited for general purpose applications on the job site. BT-4010 is commonly used for splicing plastic sheeting in the abatement and containment industries, as well as wrapping waste bags, and sealing personal protective equipment (PPE). 

BT-4016 DefendFR™ Premium Grade Flame Retardant Polyethylene Tape – 9 mil 

BT-4016 DefendFR™ is a heavy-duty premium grade polyethylene tape, suitable for a variety of applications. BT-4016 is considered the premium product for hanging plastic sheeting and seaming applications.

BT-4011 DefendFR™ Premium Outdoor Flame Retardant Polyethylene Tape – 9 mil 

BT-4011 is a heavy-duty polyethylene tape, suitable for outdoor applications such as weatherproofing and sealing.

BT-4026 DefendFR™ Premium High Adhesion Flame Retardant Polyethylene Tape – 9 mil 

BT-4026 is our newest member of the DefendFR™ family, designed with easy unwind and nearly double the adhesion of standard polyethylene tape. BT-4026 is replacing competitive products in waterproofing and crawlspace encapsulation applications due to its ease of use and quality performance.

For more information about qualifying a DefendFR™ product for your application, contact an Application Specialist!