1. Who is BurnstopUSA, LLC?

We are the manufacturer of a wide variety of next generation, state of the art, non toxic flame retardant formulas and have been in business since 2005. BurnstopUSA owns exclusive rights to the original BurnstopUSA formulas as well as all newly developed formulas. We have applied for trademark on the name BurnstopUSA with our logo.

2. What is BurnstopUSA?

BurnstopUSA is the business name for a complete line of fire retardant products. BurnstopUSA is the most advanced flame retardant in the world today. BurnstopUSA is the only product that we know of available anywhere today that is BOTH a retardant AND an extinguisher all in the same product. While many other products include chemicals and harmful additives, BurnstopUSA is completely (GREEN) Earth safe, non toxic, user and environmentally safe. Formulas include solutions for Forest Fires; wood products; textiles; petroleum fires; chemical fires and many more!

3. How long has the product been around?

The formulas were developed and put into use nearly twenty years ago, primarily developed and marketed in Europe.

4. Where is it used?

Predominately in Europe and currently spreading around the globe.

5. What makes BurnstopUSA so special?

1. BurnstopUSA answers a need that has never been more timely….Fire prevention of all kinds and EXTINGUISHING fires of all kinds, and achieved in an environmentally safe manner. Safe for the user and the environment. Plus the incredible design and simplicity of the formulas make BurnstopUSA extremely cost effective. In general laboratory tests have shown BurnstopUSA to have 3 to 5 times the "knock-down power of water.
2. NINE REASONS BurnstopUSA IS THE BEST FIRE RETARDANT IN THE WORLD!

i.   ONLY 100% Environmentally safe fire retardant

ii.   Little or NO REKINDLING

iii.   Ph-7…neutral

iv.   Works on all types of fires including A, AFFF

v.   Easy storage

vi.   Instant COOL-DOWN effect

vii.   Mixes with water/brackish-salt water

viii.   Clean up with water

ix.   Is both a retardant and an extinguisher!

6. So it must be expensive?

No not at all, it is very inexpensive compared to anything else on the market particularly when you consider the special pricing structure that BurnstopUSA employees.

7. So, How much does it cost?

Pricing is available upon request to qualified prospects.

8. How many formulas do you have?

At present approximately eleven. In most cases, in order for a fire retardant to work, penetration and absorption of the retardant is essential for performance. There are a variety of additives to aid in this (surfactants). Also some applications require a special coating to resist elements.

9. Does it wear out after an application?

Not if it is not washed away. For instance if wood is treated with BurnstopUSA and then painted or sealed, it is then part of the molecular structure of the wood and thus BurnstopUSA protected indefinitely.

10. Does it wash out after an application?

BurnstopUSA is biodegradable and as such can be washed away harmlessly, unless measures are taken to protect it!

11. How hard is it to apply?

BurnstopUSA can be brushed on, rolled on, used in a dipping application or sprayed on.

12. Is it harmful to pets, plants, and people?

In rigid testing, BurnstopUSA has been shown to be safe when properly used, for animals, children, landscaping and marine life.

13. What are a few prime benefits of the product compared to any other competitor?

• Fire fighting professionals rave over the fact that BurnstopUSA, when applied, results in little to NO REKINDLING.
• Ph7….totally and completely environmentally safe. Guaranteed!
• Most effective flame retardant known to man, and yes, environmentally safe
• BurnstopUSA’s secret formulas create an instant cool down effect when sprayed on flames.
• Laboratory tests have shown BurnstopUSA to have 3 to 5 times the "knock-down power of water.

14. How is BurnstopUSA sold?

BurnstopUSA is sold strictly on a License agreement basis. A customer can buy a BurnstopUSA license for a state, region or a specific vertical market. Pricing is based on population. This give the licensee exclusive rights to the territory but the licensee will of course be held to minimum requirements to maintain the license. A customer can also, as an option buy the territory and have rights to all verticals/applications in the territory

15. How many categories of business licenses are available?

Currently there are many categories available, however the key areas of interest include;

1Lumber, Pressure/Vacuum treatment 1Home Construction 1Textiles 1Refineries 1Military 1Retail, Home Improvement 1Tire/Rubber recycling

16. Is the license a state license; regional license; National license or international license?

Any of the above, as each request is handled on a case by case basis.

17. Why don’t we see BurnstopUSA on the shelves?

It is not in our business model at this time to sell the product on a unit basis. Our business model currently calls for the product to be sold through product licensees. A licensee may however, purchase a license and rebrand the product in a form that could be sold on a retail basis and available on the shelves of hardware stores, home improvement stores and the like.

18. In what form do I buy it?

BurnstopUSA will be sold on a minimum quantity of a pallet or 4 fifty five gallon drums of powered product. Quantities can range from the one pallet to a large TOTE, to containers.

19. If I buy the powder form what do I use to mix with it? Expensive chemicals?

No, it mixes with plain water, H2O

20. Is BurnstopUSA effective in all classes of fires?

It is incredibly effective in most classes of fires.

21. How does BurnstopUSA attack the “Fire Triangle”?

eat, fuel and oxygen make up the fire triangle. BurnstopUSA interrupts the fire triangle by affecting the release of oxygen.

22. Are there any health risks in using the BurnstopUSA products?

In extensive laboratory testing, BurnstopUSA has been shown to be safe for the environment with a Ph rating of Ph7. Tests have also proven it to be safe for human, animal, aquatic, and plant life.

23. Does BurnstopUSA cool burning objects?

BurnstopUSA has a very unique "instant cool-down effect".

24. Is BurnstopUSA easy to clean up?

BurnstopUSA in all situations features a very easy clean-up. All that is required is plain and standard water

25. How long can BurnstopUSA be stored and still be effective?

Properly stored BurnstopUSA has a shelf life of 5 years.

26. What kind of tests has been done using BurnstopUSA?

BurnstopUSA has undergone rigorous testing worldwide by some of the most prominent laboratories and testing organizations. BurnstopUSA maintains all of the complete documents detailing every test that we know has been completed and is available for examination upon request by authorized individuals. Some of the testing includes;
Test results from Labs in Germany showed that BurnstopUSA exceeded all European standards.

Test results from Holland say that BurnstopUSA meets and surpasses the M1 classification in accordance with the NF P92-503 and P92-507. This is the highest test results achieved in Europe.

Testing labs in France are renowned worldwide for their fire testing for all fire retardants and extinguishing products. The tests conducted on BurnstopUSA were for wood impregnation. Adding only a wetting agent BurnstopUSA becomes universal in its extinguishing and retardant abilities.

In France, BurnstopUSA was also tested with actual forest fires. The fires were in Auron France and the fire fighters foud Burnsto not only put out the fires fast and effectively but as retardant saved large areas of forest as fires passed by and left green undisturbed vegetation.

In Brusselles Belgium, the A.N.P.I and the N.V.B.B. (National Association for Fire Safety) made comparison tests with water, AFFF Foam retardant and BurnstopUSA. The results soon proved that there was no comparison to BurnstopUSA. BurnstopUSA proved to be faster extinguishing and more effective than any foam on the market and enhanced water’s performance by 3-5 times in very small quantities.
Additional testing by A.N.P.I and the N.V.B.B. in a liquid fire with the extremely deadly fuel Heptane. BurnstopUSA not only proves incredibly effective in solids fires, but also in liquid fires and greatly surpasses the best foams available on the market.

Centexbel (Center for Scientific technique) June 27, 1991. The determination was that the reaction from BurnstopUSA to fire for flexible materials is in accordance with NF P9-2-503 and P92-507, IMA 120 on cotton

Laboratories J. Simon S.A. Belgium, June 29, 1990. According to O.E.C.D. Guidelines for chemical substances nr yos “Acute eye irritation study on albino rabbits”. The conclusion was that there were NO corrosive or irritant effects. In fact BurnstopUSA meets or exceeds OSHA and EPA regulations. These results not only meet U.S. Standards but also Canadian and European standards according to the OECD”s good laboratory practices established in Paris France.

United States Testing Labs, California. (Testing labs for the California State fire marshal,. Results: BurnstopUSA complies with flammability requirements of the California Administrative Code, title 19, public safety, for flame retardant chemicals for interior use (cellulosic/synthetic blend fabrics up to 35% synthetic fabric) In other words, BurnstopUSA has surpassed all the requirements as a flame retardant on natural and synthetic products in 16 different studies

Laboratories J. Simon S.A.. Acute oral toxicity nr 401 testing. The conclusion was: No acute oral toxic effect at the maximum dose in test conditions

Beak Consultants, Inc, Kirkland, WA.: Ecotixicologist Marine Study, Dr. Charles S. Wisdom (One of the worlds largest testing labs for environmental control)

TNO Center for Fire Research, Netherlands, Testing according to NEN-EN 1101 & 1102 IMP-TN Textiles

United States Testing Company certified BurnstopUSA within compliance for:
Section 1251: Settling
Section 1252. Neutrality (7.5 ph)
Section 1254. Color Change
Section 1255 Fading/Color fastness
Section 1256 Stiffness
Section 1257 Breaking Strength
Section 1258
Accelerated aging
Efflorescense
Section 1259 Dry-cleaning
Section 1260
Fabric Weights
Weight Increase
Section 1261 Flame Resistance

Additional testing and recommendations come from field testing with fire departments and refineries world wide. Some of these include;
Grand Junction Fire Department, Grand Junction, CO.
Madison Wisconsin Fire Department, Madison, WI
Lands End Fire Department, Lands End, CO.
Refinery Terminal Fire Company, Corpus Christi, TX
Nes Fire Brigade, Chief Fire Officer, Vidar Nordly
Hotel Norge, Bergen, Chief Engineer, Arne Gjarvik
Norwegian Fire Protection Association, Finn Korsviken, Consultant
Kongsvinger Fire Brigade, Asbjorn Bogle, Chief Fire Officer
Lorenskog Fire Brigade, thore Hansen, Chief Fire Officer

Complete lists and results are available for examination by qualified and approved individuals and organizations.