ISRO finds an Easier Way to Avoid Fires and Water Leakage

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A water based ready to use formulation by the Indian Space Research Organization has been successfully tested for civilian use. ISRO has declared that this formulation can make homes fire proof and prevent water leakage. It can also cool the interiors up to 5°C to 6°C. This was initially developed for the protection of launch vehicles and has proved to be highly effective.

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) was the first to develop the Ceramic Polymer Hybrid or as ISRO calls it CASPOL. This formulation is said to be a low cost investment and can be used in commercial and residential buildings.

The formulation will need to be applied on the concrete surface of the construction. This plugs micro cracks and holes avoiding any water seepage. The formulation has high emissivity of infrared energy and low solar absorptivity that allows it to control the temperature of the room.

One of the scientists working on this project explained, “The brushable and sprayable formulation contains no toxic materials, liquid or vaporizable material, except water. It is human and eco-friendly.”

“It confers excellent flame retardant, waterproofing and thermal control properties to substrates ranging from masonry surfaces, textiles, paper, thatched leaves, wood et al, to advanced materials like insulation foam pads,” a senior official from VSSC reported.

ISRO is looking for private firms to take this affordably cheap idea to the people. CASPOL can be also used in auditoriums and cinemas to fire proof the foam materials that have higher chances of catching fire.

It can also be used in public transportation systems, including railways. Fire accidents can be brought down to lesser damage if the foam seats are coated with CASPOL.

“Since flame-proofing of foam materials using CASPOL can be achieved through less expensive processes, there is considerable market potential for CASPOL in Indian foam market,” another official was reported as saying.

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