Abstract: Fireproofing glasses containing gels free from organic gel formers are characterized in that they have been prepared with gel formers which containa) acidic aluminium phosphates andb) reaction products of boric acid with alkanolamines,a) and b) being present in a weight ratio of 100:55 to 100:0.5, calculated as solids.

Abstract: Fireproofing gels based on amine salts of acid phosphates are characterised in that they comprise an aluminium component, a phosphorus component, an amine component and if appropriate water in proportions such that, at 5 to 30.degree. C. for more than 24 hours, they form a mixture which is capable of flow, and on heating to temperatures above 45.degree. C. they change into a transparent gel in less than 24 hours. In addition to other uses, such fireproofing gels are particularly suitable for the production of laminated glass constructions having a-fire protection action.

Abstract: A glazing panel which is transparent and fire-resistant, including at least one vitreous structural ply including at least one rough-faced ply composed of vitreous material having a mean coefficient of linear thermal expansion over a temperature range of 20.degree. C. to 300.degree. C. which is not greater than 7.5.times.10.sup.-6 K.sup.-1 and having a rough face for which roughness, R.sub.tm, is not less than 0.1 .mu.m; and at least one layer of intumescent material directly bonded to and in contact with the rough face of the at least one rough-faced ply.