CLASS A FOAM
Class A Foam has a proven track record for the suppression of fire and protection of unburned fuels. This foam does a terrific job in suppressing wood, cloth, peat and related fuel fires. The National Institute of Standards and Technologies has determined that Class A foams increases the fire suppression efficiency of water three to five times.
Firefighters have found that Class A foam is so effective in suppressing fire that water damage is minimal or nonexistent. Class A foam reduces the surface tension of water, allows penetration of water into fuels that normally repel water such as, charcoal, dusty roofs, reflects radiated heat, suppresses vapors, cools surfaces and suppresses sparks and falling embers. The clinging capability of this foam allows a blanket of bubbles on water to form on horizontal, vertical, ceilings or other overhead surfaces. This foam is also non toxic and biodegradable. The National Institute of Standards and technology has determined that the use of Class A foam can increase the effectiveness of Class A Foam three to five times over plain untreated water. Utilizing this tool will virtually eliminate rekindle! Please see additional Class A foam information below.
3% AFFF and 6% AFFF
3% AFFF and 6% AFFF are synthetic fire fighting foam concentrates designed for use on hydrocarbon (gasoline) fires and hazards. When proportioned with water and applied with conventional foam or water/ fog equipment, they provide excellent control and extinguishment of Class B fires by spreading a vapor-sealing film over the liquid fuel. This seal inhibits reflash even when the foam blanket is ruptured, also allowing both of these product to be used to secure non-ignited spills.
They can be used with conventional foam equipment with fresh, sea or brackish water. In addition both AFFF products can be dispensed effectively through most equipment including fog nozzles, water spray devices and standard sprinklers. 3% AFFF and 6% AFFF are both UL listed. 3°o AFFF is approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM). 3% AFFF and 6% AFFF are compatible with dry chemical fire fighting agents and may be applied to fires simultaneously.
3%-6% Alcohol Resistant Alcohol Resistant AFFF
3%-6% Alcohol Resistant Alcohol Resistant AFFF is a versatile fire fighting foam for protection of a wide range of Class B flammable liquid hazards. It is an all synthetic film forming foam designed for protection of water-soluble polar solvents as met as water insoluble hydrocarbon flammable liquids. When used with fresh water and foam generating equipment it is transformed into a vapor-blanketing foam to provide extinguishing and securing abilities.
3%-6% Alcohol Resistant AFFF
3%-6% Alcohol Resistant AFFF is recommended for use in a wide variety of fire fighting foam application devises. In addition, practical applications have been demonstrated in a number of discharge devices such as non-aspirating sprinklers, water spray nozzles and water fog/nozzles. 3°~6% Alcohol Resistant AFFF is UL listed on both hydrocarbon and polar solvent liquids.
Class A Foam
Superior foaming ability allows fire fighters to protect exposures for extended periods or lay down fire breaks in wildland situations. It is specifically formulated for all Class A applications such as structural, forestry, landfill and tire fires. Class A Foam reduces surface tension of water, greatly increasing the penetrating and wettings abilities of water, making water supply five times more effective than untreated water. Class A Foam is non-toxic, non-corrosive and harmless to the environment and does not contain any reportable agent under SARA TITLE III, Section 313.
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