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ISRO has come out with a low-cost and path-breaking technology to protect buildings, automobiles, and auditoriums from fire.
It could even have potential use in the Railways, which is frequently impacted by incidents of coaches getting gutted.
An ISRO spokesman here said its new compound, christened Caspol, is a water-based ready-to-coat and easy-to-use flame-proof coating.
He claimed it has excellent flame retardant, waterproofing, and thermal-control properties. It can be applied on walls, clothes, paper, thatched roofs, and wood.
Caspol contains no toxic materials and is eco-friendly. The emulsion can be sprayed or spread using a brush on surfaces that need fire protection.
A litre of Caspol can coat 1.5 sq meter of surface with a thickness of 500 micron, which is practically adequate for fire protection and thermal insulation.
It can also be used as a flame-retardant material in railways and automobiles where the seat cushions can be made flameproof, without affecting cushioning characteristics. Shopping malls and theatres can be easily rendered fire-resistant by using Caspol on seat cushions and walls.
Caspol can also be applied over the concrete surface of buildings to prevent water seepage as its application fills micro cracks and holes effectively. It also helps keep the building cooler by at least 5 to 6 deg Celsius.
ISRO is now looking for a suitable industry partner to commercialise the technology. Details could be obtained via email at u_sreerekha@vssc.gov.in
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