Brochure FOAMER AFFF TYPE 3 UL-revised

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FOAMER BRAND AFFF-3 %

www.foamtechantifire.com FOAM CONCENTRATE

DESCRIPTIO N METHOD OF APPLICATION


 LOW & MEDIUM EXPANSION BRANCH PIPES AND
FOAMER BRAND AFFF 3%, a non-toxic, environment MONITORS
friendly, biodegradable clear liquid with no stratification or  BALANCED PRESSURE PUMP PROPORTIONING
turbidity, is a fluoro-chemical foam concentrate, commonly EQUIPMENT
known as AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM concentrate  AROUND THE PUMP PROPORTIONERS
(AFFF), which represents a major advancement in foam  FIXED AND PORTABLE IN-LINE VENTURI TYPE
technology for effective extinguishment of class A and class INDUCTORS
B fires, as low and Medium expansion foam.  FOG SPRINKLERS AND MONITORS
 TOP POURING AND SUB - SURFACE INJECTION
 FOAM/WATER SPRINKLERS
FEATURES  BLADDER TANK AND RELATED PROPORTIONERS
 FIXED OR HANDLINE NOZZLES WITH FIXED
 RAPID FLAME KNOCK DOWN ON CLASS B FIRES INDUCTION/PICK UP TUBES
 STRONG FUEL VAPOR SUPPRESSIONS
 LONG SHELF LIFE, USABLE AS PRE-MIX FOAMER BRAND AFFF 3% can be used with standard &
 EXCELLENT FUEL SHEDDING PROPERTY conventional low/medium expansion foam making
 COMPATIBLE WITH FRESH/SEA WATER AND equipments with soft, hard, fresh /sea/brackish water,
WITH DRY POWDER AND SUITABLE FOR USE AS either as a solution or through foam induction systems.
TWIN AGENT This unique quality of FOAMER BRAND AFFF 3% makes
it suitable for use in special applications like crash
HIGH RISK PROTECTION Tenders/Monitors/Foam chambers Air-aspirating and non-
aspirating sprinkler heads or spray nozzles/Air-aspirating
Civil and military aviations, oil refineries, offshore oil platforms, foam nozzles/portable foam Extinguishers etc. FOAMER
oil tankers, bulk fuel oil storage etc. BRAND AFFF 3%, applied into fixed water spray or
sprinkler installations for protection of stores, ware-
houses, tanker loading areas and other local risks involving
a spilled fuel fire, has been found extremely effective.
Various crude oils, gasoline, diesels fuels, aviation fuels,
etc. its excellent wetting characteristics make it suitable in
combating class A fires as well. It can be used with dry
chemical extinguishing agents without regard to the order
of application to provide even greater fire protection
capability.
FOAMER BRAND AFFF-3%
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Approvals & Marking
FOAMER BRAND AFFF 3% is available in UV protected 20L,
 UL Listed as per UL-162 30L capacity HDPE pails or 200L capacity HDPE Drums & 1000
Liters IBC Tanks.

INDUCTION RATE
FOAMER BRAND AFFF 3% is a superior for extinguishing
flammable hydrocarbon fires at a unique 3% induction ration (3
parts of concentrate and 97 parts of water)

STORAGE
When stored in the packaging supplied (polyethylene drums or
pails) and within the temperature limits specified, the shelf life of
FOAMER BRAND AFFF 3% concentrate is 10 years. Maximum
recommended storage temperature is (-)5 to(+)50oC. if the product
is frozen during storage or transportation, thawing will render the
product completely usable. Mixing after freeze thaw cycling is
recommended.

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
Foam concentrates have neutral pH and generally no corrosion
problem will occur with metals or plastic. Recommended
construction materials are stainless steel (Type 304 or 316), high
density cross linked polyethylene (HDPE) or reinforce polyester
(isopthalic) polyester resin, epoxy resin) with a vinyl ester resin
internal layer coating (50-100 mils). Fittings in foam concentrate
pumps and valves may be made from Brass (Red Brass, normal
Brass) bronze or gunmetal.

COMPATIBILITY
FOAMER BRAND AFFF 3% is compatible with a wide range of
conventional foams including most protein and fluoro-protein
foams and can be applied simultaneously with other types of
foams and dry powders for separate application, or as a twin-
agent.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES

PROPERTIES AVERAGE VALUES

Fire Classes A and B


Recommended use concentration 3%

Neutrality (pH) at 20⁰C 6.0 – 9.5

Specific Gravity at 20⁰C 1.02 ± 0.02 g/ml

Freezing Point ≤ (9)⁰C

Sediment (v/v) before Aging ≤ 0.1

Spreading Coefficient Greater than Zero

Viscosity at 20⁰C ≤ 5 CSt.

Expansion Rate & Type Low : 6:1-10:1


Medium 50:1- 150:1
High : Above 200:1

Firm is ISO: 9001, 14001 & & 18001 approved

DUE TO CONTINUOUS R&D WORK, EFFECTS OF PRODUCT


IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED IN DATA SHEETS AS AND
WHEN REQUIRED.

FOAMTECH ANTIFIRE COMPANY


Office: 57, Sharda Niketon, Pitam Pura, N.Delhi-110034
Works: Plot No. 153,K&L, Sector-53, EPIP, KUNDLI, Sonipat (Haryana)-131028
E-mail: [email protected];[email protected]
Website:www.foamtechantifire.com

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