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 focus is an alcohol resistant, state-of-the-art pseudoplastic foam know-how designed for extinguishing and securing each 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 mixture of hydrocarbon surfactants and components that delivers wonderful foaming, vapor sealing, extinguishment and burn-back properties utilizing recent, sea or brackish water. Some fluorine-free foams are viscous and often show viscosity enhance when involved with water. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 creates very secure foams while keeping an analogous viscosity to conventional AR-AFFF foams. This significantly improves storage, dealing with and long-term stability. SOLBERG VERSAGARD enters the market with a growing variety of international 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 company in the area of fluorine-free foams. ‘At Perimeter Solutions, we’re engaged in an intensive improvement programme for fluorine-free technology that meets the best level of fire-suppression requirements,’ he stated. ‘In addition to the superb firefighting efficiency, one of many key advances of SOLBERG VERSAGARD is its consistent viscosity when in touch with water, which is vastly completely different from many other fluorine-free foams in the marketplace. This can have a dramatic effect on handling and use charges in firefighting operations.’ he stated.
A broad vary of use functions
SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is designed to generate secure foams with high fluidity and sluggish drainage. เกจวัดแรงดันถังแก๊ส know-how permits SOLBERG VERSAGARD to perform similarly to fluorinated merchandise. It may be used with low-expansion foam tools (nozzles and monitors) and medium- and high-expansion foam discharge units to battle fires involving Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires. It is totally suitable and simply proportioned with commonplace firefighting gear, together with in-line inductors, self-inducting nozzles, fire truck pumps, bladder tanks, pump skids, balanced stress systems and extra.
In addition to its wonderful foamability and bubble stability, SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 has glorious wetting capability, making it additionally an effective device for the extinguishment of Class A gas fires.
Multiple certifications reveal effectiveness
Perimeter Solutions has achieved a broad range of certifications for SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 required for varied regions and functions. The firefighting foam concentrate:
Has achieved the utmost rating and is certified to European Standard EN-1568:2018 part three & 4 on all fuels with freshwater and seawater – IA/IA – IA/IA
Passes and is licensed to European Standard EN-1568:2018 half 1 & 2 – to be used with medium- and high-expansion foam discharge devices
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 company is pursuing extra certifications for the product. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is out there instantly on a global basis. Perimeter Solutions might be discussing the brand new foam know-how on the AOG Energy Conference in Perth, Australia, 11–12 March 2021, Stand D23.
For more information, go to www.perimeter-solutions.com
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