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Commercial July 13, 1939

The Western News

Libby, Lincoln County, Montana

What is this article about?

Martin Leatherman of the US Bureau of Chemistry and Soils developed a weather-resistant fireproofing treatment for cotton fabrics, using stannic chloride, chlorinated resin, and colored metallic oxide, for items like awnings and tents exposed to rain.

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Fireproof Awnings

WASHINGTON. - A weather-resistant fireproofing treatment for cotton fabrics, of importance in fireproofing articles such as awnings and tents which are exposed to rain, has been developed by Martin Leatherman of the United States bureau of chemistry and soils. Stannic chloride (a salt of tin), a chlorinated resin and a colored metallic oxide are the principal materials required.

What sub-type of article is it?

Manufacturing

What keywords are associated?

Fireproofing Treatment Cotton Fabrics Awnings Tents Stannic Chloride

What entities or persons were involved?

Martin Leatherman United States Bureau Of Chemistry And Soils

Where did it happen?

Washington

Commercial Details

Location

Washington

Commodities

Cotton Fabrics Awnings Tents

Key Figures

Martin Leatherman United States Bureau Of Chemistry And Soils

Notable Details

Weather Resistant Fireproofing Treatment Stannic Chloride Chlorinated Resin Colored Metallic Oxide

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