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Type: Report
Author(s): Charles W. George; Aylmer David Blakely; Gregg M. Johnson; Dennis Simmerman; Cecilia W. Johnson
Publication Date: 1977

This report summarizes the development, history, and operational use of liquid ammonium phosphate and polyphosphate fire retardants since their first use in the early l960's. Several liquid ammonium polyphosphates were evaluated as long-term forest fire retardants in accordance with Forest Service specifications and test procedures. Retardants were laboratory tested to quantify various physical properties, corrosion potential, and combustion retarding ability, and were drop-tested from aircraft. Performance of products is discussed and recommendations are made relative to meeting current Forest Service specifications and satisfying current and future operational needs.

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Citation: George, Charles, W.; Blakely, A. David; Johnson, Gregg M.; Simmerman, Dennis G.; Johnson, Cecilia W. 1977. Evaluation of liquid ammonium polyphosphate fire retardants. General Technical Report INT-GTR-41. Ogden, UT: USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 54 p.

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Keywords:
  • ammonium polyphosphate
  • chemical compounds
  • chemical elements
  • combustion
  • corrosion
  • drop pattern
  • fire control
  • fire management
  • fire retardants
  • fire suppression
  • LC
  • LC development
  • liquid fertilizer
  • liquid fire retardant
  • phosphate
  • pumpability
  • retardant evaluation
  • separation
  • statistical analysis
  • USDA specifications
  • wildfires
Tall Timbers Record Number: 13425Location Status: In-fileAbstract Status: Okay, Fair use, Reproduced by permission
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FRAMES Record Number: 13900

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