retardaattoripäällysteita
Retardaattoripäällysteitä, often translated as retarder coatings or retardant coatings, are a type of surface treatment designed to slow down or inhibit a specific process. The term is most commonly encountered in the context of fire protection. In this application, retardaattoripäällysteitä are materials applied to building structures, textiles, or other flammable materials to increase their resistance to ignition and reduce the rate at which flames spread.
These coatings work by undergoing a chemical or physical change when exposed to heat. Some retarder coatings
Beyond fire safety, the concept of a "retarder" can also be applied to other materials or processes.