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Do gun safes survive house fires?

We have some bad news: no home or gun safe is completely fireproof. In fact, there's not even regulation on what's considered “fire resistance certification.” The duration of a fire, the placement of a safe, and the temperature at which the fire burns are all factors that can impact the performance of your safe.

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Are you looking for the best fireproof gun safe? We have some bad news: no home or gun safe is completely fireproof. In fact, there’s not even regulation on what’s considered “fire resistance certification.” The duration of a fire, the placement of a safe, and the temperature at which the fire burns are all factors that can impact the performance of your safe. But simply put, if a fire burns hot enough and long enough, any safe can be destroyed.

The Good News About Your Gun Safe

Don’t lose hope yet! You might not be able to trust a “certification,” but you can trust the numbers. Make a point to research exactly what’s in your gun safe, because the more layers of fire-board your safe has—plus a thicker gauge of steel—the more likely it will successfully protect your valuables in the unfortunate event of a fire.

Pay Attention to Your Safes Fire Testing

In addition to comparing the fire-board layers and steel thickness when you’re researching fire-resistant safes, look into the way the safe company conducts their fire testing. Companies who are serious about fire testing will burn ALL their safe models in a furnace to make sure each offers the protection promised. The best tests involve heating a safe up to 1200 degrees (the average temperature of house fires) within 10 minutes, then keeping the safe at that temperature throughout the fire test. Some companies ramp up their furnace to 1200 degrees over 30 or 40 minutes, then call the test successful if the safe survives. We think that’s cheating. At Liberty Safe, we ramp up our furnace temps quickly and hold them there. If we promise you a 60-minute fire rating, that means 60 minutes at 1200 degrees. When it Comes to a Gun Safe, You Get What You Pay For Stepping up in fire protection will definitely add some cost to the price of your safe. It means more fire-board, thicker steel, and a better smoke and fire seal around the door. But if there’s one feature we recommend paying more for, it’s fire protection. Should the unthinkable happen and you experience a house fire, you won’t be sorry you paid for the upgraded protection.

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Does Toothpaste expire?

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Toothpaste Shelf Life Using Expired Toothpaste

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Brushing our teeth is crucial to our oral hygiene, but does toothpaste expire and what are the implications of using expired toothpaste?

Toothpaste Shelf Life

Toothpaste does expire, but the expiration date is required primarily for the effectiveness of the ingredients found in each individual tube, typically with a shelf life of two years from the date of manufacture. Both the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the ADA (American Dental Association), require toothpaste products to have a set date of expiration so we know when it becomes less effective in ensuring we get a proper clean. This is primarily aimed at toothpastes containing fluoride, since it is the primary ingredient in preventing cavities and strengthening weakened enamel.

From Jar to Tube

Not long after Dr. Peabody’s invention, sodium lauryl sulfate replaced soap to provide a smooth texture and deliver the foamy action we associate with toothpaste. Decades later, in 1892, Dr. Washington Sheffield began putting toothpaste in a tube rather than a jar, leading to the tubes and packaging we all know today.

Using Expired Toothpaste

Can you use expired toothpaste? The simple answer is yes. Expired toothpaste doesn’t harm you but it does lessen in its ability to prevent cavities and tooth decay. To ensure you get all the benefits of brushing, it’s best to use toothpaste that hasn’t reached its expiration date.

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