Delivered correctly, GEL is the best fire retardant available. DakotaFire Systems' patent-pending pressurized gel delivery systems are the first to provide uniform and consistent coverage of flame retardant gel even under extreme conditions. Gel consists of about 97% water. The gel's super absorbent polymers hold the water, and the water does the work. Gel can withstand an intense passing fire front, and repel radiant heat for several hours. The average home can be treated in 15 minutes, providing several hours of initial protection. The same application can be reactivated with a light misting of plain water, extending protection for days. After fire danger has passed, gel can be easily removed from structures with water. High-pressure equipment is not necessary. Gel is effective for both FIRE SUPPRESSION and PROTECTION

Gel reduced the extinguishment time by 60% and used 55% less water than the foam. *Test material was 660 lbs. of tires that was allowed to burn for 8 minutes before beginning suppression with both products.

Three plastic bales were used in a laboratory environment. One remained untreated, one was treated with foam and the third was treated with gel. The bales were ignited and allowed to burn for 40 minutes. At the end of the test, the untreated bale and the bale treated with foam were completely destroyed. The bale treated with gel remained unharmed. Additionally, the peak temperatures of the untreated and foam bales reached in excess of 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit, while the gel treated bale reached only 100 degrees Fahrenheit.