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FIRECHEM 1% Aqueous Film Forming Foam consists of Fluorocarbon and hydrocarbon surfactants blended with various solvents, preservatives and. It produces a vapour-sealing aqueous film that spreads rapidly over the fuel surface to provide rapid control and extinguishment. Fire Chem AFFF agents provide excellent burn back performance, superior drain time, and low application rates.

AFFF Foam Concentrates

• The foam blanket blocks oxygen supply to the fuel.
• Liquid drains from the foam blanket and forms an aqueous film that suppresses fuel vapor and seals the fuel surface.
• The water content of the foam solution produces a cooling effect for additional fire suppression.

FireChem AFFF 1% is a superior quality aqueous film-forming foam concentrate designed for high-efficiency fire suppression.  This concentrate is specifically formulated to extinguish fires involving non-polar hydrocarbon fuels by creating a thin aqueous film that rapidly knocks down flames and prevents the release of fuel vapors.  By reducing the surface tension of the foam solution through advanced fluorocarbon surfactants, the liquid drains to form a film supported by the fuel's surface. This dual-action approach—where the foam blanket separates oxygen from the fuel while the water content provides a cooling effect—ensures rapid extinction and prevents dangerous re-ignition.

Key Features & Advantages

• Rapid Knockdown: Engineered for fast intervention and fire control.

• Versatile Hardware Compatibility: Suitable for use with a wide range of discharge devices, including standard water fog nozzles and aspirating foam nozzles.

• Multi-Water Compatibility: Effectively performs using either fresh or salt water sources.

• Material Compatibility: Safe for storage and use with stainless steel (304L or 316), polyethylene, and reinforced fiberglass.
• Environmental Responsibility: The solution is biodegradable, low in toxicity, and compatible with effluent treatment plants.

Technical Specifications

• Use Concentration: 1%

• Specific Gravity: $1.03\pm0.02$.

• pH Value: 7.5 +- 0.5 

• Viscosity @ 20°C: < 10 CST

• Freezing Point: -2°C.

• Pour Point: -1°C

• 25% Drainage Time: 3 Minutes

• Storage Temperature: +1.7°C Minimum to +50°C Maximum

Applications This 1% concentrate is ideal for high-risk environments such as refineries, hydrocarbon storage tanks, airports, ports, and industrial process areas. It is also highly effective for Class A fires involving wood, paper, and rubber due to its excellent wetting and penetrating qualities.

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FIRECHEM  6% Aqueous Film Forming Foam is an ultra high efficiency multi purpose alcohol resistant film forming foam.The film forming characteristics of FireChem AR - AFFF means that it spreads rapidly across a fire. As aresult, it is highly effective against hydrocarbon fires and with the addition of special polymers it is alsohighly effective against polar solvents.It is intended for use on hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel, etc. and on polar solvent /water miscible fuels such as alcohols, ketones, esters, etc.

Product Description FireChem AFFF 6% is a highly reliable fire extinguishing agent designed for maximum safety in volatile environments.  This concentrate produces a high-quality foam blanket that isolates flammable vapors and provides a rapid knockdown of hydrocarbon fires.  Formulated with advanced fluorocarbon surfactants, it ensures the formation of a thin aqueous film that suppresses the fuel's ability to release ignitable vapors.  It is particularly valued for its stability and effectiveness in large-scale industrial firefighting

Key Features

• Versatile Application: Recommended for use at a U.L application rate of 0.10 gpm/ft² on hydrocarbon fuels.

• Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with foam chambers, monitors, and fixed proportioning systems.
• Quality Standards: Approved and certified under various international standards including UL, FM, IMO, and EN.
• User-Friendly: Operates satisfactorily in ordinary equipment at temperatures above 1.7°C.

Technical Specifications

• Use Concentration: 6%.

• Specific Gravity: 1.01 +- 0.02

• pH Value: 7.5 ± 5

• Viscosity @ 20°C: < 10 CST.

• Freezing Point: -2°C.

• Pour Point: -1°C

• Suspended Sediment: < 0.1%

• 25% Drainage Time: 3 Minutes

Areas of Use FireChem AFFF 6% is widely utilized in solvent extraction plants, polymer manufacturing, airports, and for mobile fire-fighting equipment. Its ability to penetrate deep-seated fires also makes it a strong choice for industrial facilities handling wood or paper.

FIRECHEM 3% Aqueous Film Forming Foam is superior quality aqueous film-forming foam which can be used at the specified concentration to extinguish fires of non – polar hydrocarbon fuels. This extinguishing agent is suitable for use with most types of proportioning and discharge equipment.FireChem AFFF foam concentrates are designed for rapid fire knockdown by producing a thin aqueous film which helps to prevent the release of fuel vapours. The foam blanket from which the film forming liquid drains separates oxygen from the fuel surface,extinguishes the fire and prevents re-ignition. FireChem AFFF provides excellent penetrating and wetting qualities when used on Class A fires also. The water content of the foam provides a cooling effect. The aqueous film is produced by the fluorocarbon surfactant reducing the surface tension of the foam solution to a point where the solution can be supported by the surface tension of the fuel. This is important when extinguishing deep-seated fires in wood, paper, rubber and other ordinary combustibles.

Product Description FireChem AFFF 3% provides a robust fire-fighting solution for professional emergency responders and industrial safety teams.  This aqueous film-forming foam is optimized for use at a 3% concentration to combat non-polar hydrocarbon fuel fires.  The technology relies on a specialized foam blanket that effectively separates oxygen from the fuel surface.  Simultaneously, the water drained from the foam creates a cooling effect, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of the extinguished area and preventing the fuel from heating back up to its flashpoint.

Operational Performance

• Proportioning Flexibility: Suitable for use with most types of proportioning and discharge equipment, including deluge or closed-head foam water sprinkler systems.

• Wetting Capabilities: Beyond liquid fuels, it provides superior penetrating qualities for deep-seated Class A fires in ordinary combustibles like paper and rubber.

• Cold Weather Reliability: If the product is inadvertently frozen, it can be thawed to become completely serviceable again without losing its original chemical characteristics.

• Chemical Compatibility: It is suitable for use in conjunction with siliconised dry chemical extinguishing agents

Technical Specifications

• Use Concentration: 3%

• Specific Gravity: 1.01 +- 0.02

• pH Value: 7.5 +- 0.5

• Viscosity @ 20°C: < 10 CST

• Freezing Point: -2°C

• Pour Point: -1°C.

• Foam Expansion: Low > 7

• 25% Drainage Time: 3 Minutes

Storage & Packaging FireChem AFFF 3% boasts an expected shelf life of 20 years or more when stored in original containers under recommended temperatures. It does not exhibit significant sedimentation during storage.

Packaging Options: 20/25/30 Liter Jerrycans, 200 Liter Drums, and 1000 Liter IBC tanks.

Certifications and Approvals FireChem AFFF is a globally recognized agent with approvals and certifications including UL, FM Approved, IMO, European Norm (EN), LASTFIRE, and GL.

6% Aqueous Film Forming Foam is superior quality aqueous film-forming foam which can be used at the specified concentration to extinguish fires of non – polar hydrocarbon fuels. This extinguishing agent is suitable for use with most types of proportioning and discharge equipment.FireChem AFFF foam concentrates are designed for rapid fire knockdown by producing a thin aqueous film which helps to prevent the release of fuel vapours. The foam blanket from which the film forming liquid drains separates oxygen from the fuel surface,extinguishes the fire and prevents re-ignition. FireChem AFFF provides excellent penetrating and wetting qualities when used on Class A fires also. The water content of the foam provides a cooling effect. The aqueous film is produced by the fluorocarbon surfactant reducing the surface tension of the foam solution to a point where the solution can be supported by the surface tension of the fuel. This is important when extinguishing deep-seated fires in wood, paper, rubber and other ordinary combustibles.

Product Overview  FireChem AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) is a superior quality fire suppressant designed for rapid fire knockdown of non-polar hydrocarbon fuel fires.  These concentrates work by reducing the surface tension of the foam solution, allowing it to form a thin aqueous film that spreads across the fuel surface.  This film, combined with the foam blanket, effectively separates oxygen from the fuel, extinguishes the flames, and prevents dangerous re-ignition by suppressing fuel vapors. Beyond liquid fuels, FireChem AFFF provides excellent penetrating and wetting qualities for Class A fires involving ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and rubber.

Key Features and Performance

• Rapid Extinguishment: Formulated to provide quick control and knockdown of intense hydrocarbon fires.

• Cooling Effect: The high water content in the foam provides a critical cooling effect to the fuel and surrounding surfaces.

• Versatile Water Usage: Highly effective when used with either fresh or salt water.

• Equipment Compatibility: Designed for use with a wide range of proportioning systems and discharge devices, including aspirating foam nozzles and standard water fog nozzles.

• Freeze Recovery: If the concentrate is inadvertently frozen, thawing renders the product completely serviceable again without loss of performance.

• Dry Chemical Compatibility: Suitable for combined use with siliconised dry chemical extinguishing agents.

Applications and Industry Use FireChem AFFF concentrates are ideal for a variety of high-hazard environments:

• Oil & Gas: Refineries and hydrocarbon storage tank farms.
• Transportation: Airports and maritime ports.
• Manufacturing: Process areas, solvent extraction units, and polymer manufacturing facilities.
• Emergency Services: Industrial fire departments and mobile fire-fighting equipment.
• Fixed Systems: Deluge or closed-head foam water sprinkler systems.

Storage, Packaging, and Environment
Shelf Life: Expected to last 20 years or more when stored in original containers at recommended temperatures.
Packaging Units: Available in 20/25/30 Liter Jerrycans, 200 Liter Drums, and 1000 Liter IBC tanks.