{"product_id":"reprapper-tech-fire-retardant-pla","title":"RepRapper Tech Fire Retardant PLA","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeed PLA parts that help slow a fire and go out when the flame source is gone? RepRapper Tech Fire Retardant PLA is our house-brand specialty PLA with about 10% flame-retardant additive mixed into about 90% PLA. It helps delay combustion and can self-extinguish when you pull it away from a flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 1 kg (2.2 lb) spool of RepRapper Tech Fire Retardant PLA, 1.75 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried spool, vacuum-packed in a resealable bag with desiccant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNozzle: about 200–230°C (start near the middle of the band and tune; often a little hotter than everyday PLA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed: about 50–60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed: about 50–100 mm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFan: on for cooler layers once the first layers stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry and store sealed like other PLA if the spool sat open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire Retardant PLA (about 90% PLA and about 10% flame-retardant additive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.75 mm diameter; 1 kg net spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps inhibit or delay combustion versus everyday PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan self-extinguish when removed from a flame source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried and vacuum-packed with desiccant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is still a PLA-family filament: warm bed helps, and you usually do not need a full enclosure like many ABS jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep unused filament sealed with desiccant. Damp PLA prints worse and can feel brittle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf layers feel weak, nudge nozzle temperature up within the band and check first-layer stick before changing other settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest printed parts for your own job and local rules. This listing does not claim a published fire-rating certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional housings and fixtures where a little fire-slowing behaviour helps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom and shop projects that need PLA ease with specialty flame-retardant additive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts you will keep dry, print carefully, and test for your own safety rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJobs where everyday PLA is fine to print but you want the additive blend described above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"RepRapper Technologies","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":42927426830579,"sku":"RetardantWhite","price":29.88,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":46408231616755,"sku":"RetardantBlack","price":29.88,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4541\/files\/11-ben-fr-black-white-spools-side.jpg?v=1789409178","url":"https:\/\/www.reprapwarehouse.com\/products\/reprapper-tech-fire-retardant-pla","provider":"RepRap Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}