Perimeter Solutions announced the introduction of a new line of fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrates for common objective use. Called SOLBERG VERSAGARD, the fluorine-free line debuts with SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 multipurpose 3×3 fluorine-free foam concentrate is an alcohol resistant, state-of-the-art pseudoplastic foam know-how designed for extinguishing and securing both Class B (hydrocarbon and polar solvent liquid fuel) and deep-seated Class A fires. This biodegradable and non-persistent focus is made with no siloxanes and is a combination of hydrocarbon surfactants and components that delivers glorious foaming, vapor sealing, extinguishment and burn-back properties utilizing contemporary, sea or brackish water. Some fluorine-free foams are viscous and often show viscosity improve when involved with water. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 creates very secure foams while keeping an analogous viscosity to traditional AR-AFFF foams. This significantly improves storage, handling and long-term stability. SOLBERG VERSAGARD enters the market with a rising variety of worldwide certifications, including EN-1568-1/2/3/4:2018, LASTFIRE, ICAO B and International Maritime Organization.
According to Javier Castro, General Manager for Perimeter Solutions Fire Safety Group, SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is an example of the continuing expertise innovation by the corporate in the area of fluorine-free foams. ‘At Perimeter Solutions, we’re engaged in an intensive development programme for fluorine-free expertise that meets the very best level of fire-suppression requirements,’ he mentioned. ‘In addition to the wonderful firefighting efficiency, one of many key advances of SOLBERG VERSAGARD is its consistent viscosity when in contact with water, which is vastly different from many other fluorine-free foams in the marketplace. This can have a dramatic impact on dealing with and use rates in firefighting operations.’ he stated.
A broad range of use applications
SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is designed to generate secure foams with excessive fluidity and slow drainage. This novel expertise permits SOLBERG VERSAGARD to perform equally to fluorinated merchandise. It could additionally be used with low-expansion foam equipment (nozzles and monitors) and medium- and high-expansion foam discharge units to fight fires involving Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent gasoline fires. It is totally appropriate and simply proportioned with commonplace firefighting equipment, together with in-line inductors, self-inducting nozzles, fireplace truck pumps, bladder tanks, pump skids, balanced pressure methods and more.
In addition to its wonderful foamability and bubble stability, SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 has wonderful wetting capability, making it also an effective tool for the extinguishment of Class A gasoline fires.
Multiple certifications reveal effectiveness
Perimeter Solutions has achieved a broad range of certifications for SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 required for varied areas and purposes. The firefighting foam concentrate:
Has achieved the maximum ranking and is licensed to European Standard EN-1568:2018 half three & four on all fuels with freshwater and seawater – IA/IA – IA/IA
Passes and is licensed to European Standard EN-1568:2018 part 1 & 2 – for use with medium- and high-expansion foam discharge gadgets
Has achieved International Maritime Organization certification MSC.1/Circ. 1312
Has been LASTFIRE batch-certified as GOOD/GOOD/GOOD with 3 nozzles (semi, asp, system)
Has achieved ICAO Level B
The firm is pursuing additional certifications for the product. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is available instantly on a world foundation. เกจ์วัดความดัน might be discussing the brand new foam know-how at the AOG Energy Conference in Perth, Australia, 11–12 March 2021, Stand D23.
For more data, visit www.perimeter-solutions.com
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