Independent Laboratory Confirms NoIgnis Performance in Latest Wildfire Test Series

We’re proud to share that NoIgnis has successfully completed a comprehensive series of laboratory tests at CEIF – the Forest Fire Research Center, part of the University of Coimbra in Portugal. The tests were conducted by leading European fire scientists to evaluate the effectiveness of NoIgnis in both its Ready to Use and Powder to Mix formulations.

Background and purpose

Commissioned by SAFEMAX, the objective was to rigorously assess NoIgnis’ ability to prevent and suppress fire propagation in natural fuels such as straw and pine needles. The testing benchmark was diammonium phosphate (DAP), a widely used fire retardant in the US Forest Service.

Testing Methodology

The tests took place under controlled conditions in CEIF’s LEIF laboratory using a wind tunnel and precise instrumentation. Both versions of NoIgnis were applied on fuel beds and compared to untreated fuel and DAP. Key parameters measured included:

• Flame height

• Rate of spread

• Mass loss

• Surface temperature
  

High-resolution sensors and infrared cameras were used to gather reliable, quantifiable data..

Results

The results were remarkable. NoIgnis achieved:

• Up to 89.3% reduction in flame height

• Up to 82% reduction in fire spread

• Up to 219°C reduction in flame temperature

• Extinguishment of fire in multiple tests before advancing 45 cm into the treated area

• Up to 86.7% less burned area in treated beds
  

Even in cases where the fire was not fully extinguished, NoIgnis outperformed the DAP reference in effectiveness index (EI), validating its capability as a recommended fire retardant.

Conclusion

Both NoIgnis versions – Ready to Use and Powder to Mix – proved effective for both fire prevention and suppression. The products met and, in several cases, exceeded the performance of existing international standards, confirming their value in wildfire mitigation and response strategies.