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5 L pack of Sallus Fire Retardant Sprayer, the new version for sprayer application
News2 min read

We Have Launched a New Version of Sallus Fire Retardant for Sprayer Applications

A new version of Sallus Fire Retardant, developed to make the protection of large surfaces faster, more uniform and more efficient, compatible with all types of sprayer.

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Sallus Fire Retardant bottle with OECD 301B and OECD 301F biodegradability certification badges
News3 min read

Biodegradable Fire Retardant: Sallus Fire Retardant Earns OECD 301B & OECD 301F Certification

Sallus Fire Retardant has passed independent laboratory biodegradation tests under international standards OECD 301B and OECD 301F, reaching 95% biodegradation and earning the top Readily Biodegradable classification.

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Honorable Mention awarded to Sallus Fire Retardant at the Intermarché National Production Award
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Honorable Mention at the National Production Award by Intermarché

We are delighted to share that Sallus Fire Retardant received an Honorable Mention at the prestigious Intermarché National Production Award during the National Agricultural Fair in Santarém.

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World Nature Conservation Day infographic by Sallus Fire Retardant
News3 min read

Nature Conservation and Sallus Fire Retardant: The Choice to Protect Without Contaminating

On World Nature Conservation Day, Hephaesnus reinforces its commitment: protecting people, property, and forests with Sallus Fire Retardant, a clean, biodegradable, and certified solution.

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Sallus Fire Retardant ecotoxicololgical profile validation seal from OECD
News3 min read

Ecotoxicological Profile Validated: OECD Tests Prove the Ecological Safety of Sallus Fire Retardant

Independent laboratory testing under international standards OECD 201, 202, 207, and 208 certifies that Sallus Fire Retardant is non-toxic to plants, soil, and water.

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Class A EN 3-7 Efficacy Certification Seal
News2 min read

Sallus Fire Retardant Achieves Class A Fire Rating Certification (EN 3-7)

Our formulation has successfully passed testing in accordance with European standard EN 3-7, achieving an 8A rating for Class A (solid) fires.

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Hephaesnus booth featuring Sallus Fire Retardant at ExpoFlorestal
News3 min read

ExpoFlorestal: Showcasing the Future of Non-Toxic Fire Prevention with Sallus

Highlights from the Hephaesnus booth at ExpoFlorestal, where we showcased Sallus Fire Retardant: non-toxic, biodegradable, easy to apply and versatile.

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Rural stone house surrounded by dense forest on a mountainous slope
Residential Protection11 min read

How to Protect Your Home Against Wildfires: The Complete 7-Step Prevention Guide

A practical 7-step plan to protect your home from wildfires covering defensible zones, treating exposed wood, and shielding vegetation with fire retardant.

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Thermo-responsive fire retardant gel applied to a surface
Practical Guides12 min read

What Is a Fire Retardant and How Does It Work?

The science behind how fire retardants delay or prevent ignition, the four main types compared, and why eco-friendly thermo-responsive gels are the safe choice.

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Samples of different types of wood leaning against a white brick wall
Practical Guides11 min read

Fire Retardant for Wood: How to Choose and Apply

A complete guide to fire retardants for wood. Compare types, learn how to apply step by step and discover the best option for protecting wooden surfaces against fire.

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