Perimeter Solutions announced the introduction of a new line of fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrates for common function 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 technology 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 concentrate is made with no siloxanes and is a mix of hydrocarbon surfactants and components that delivers glorious foaming, vapor sealing, extinguishment and burn-back properties using contemporary, sea or brackish water. เกจ์วัดแรงดันลม -free foams are viscous and often present viscosity increase when in touch with water. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 creates very secure foams whereas keeping a similar viscosity to traditional AR-AFFF foams. This significantly improves storage, dealing with and long-term stability. SOLBERG VERSAGARD enters the market with a growing number of worldwide certifications, together with 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 instance of the continuing know-how innovation by the company within 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 stage of fire-suppression necessities,’ he stated. ‘In addition to the wonderful firefighting performance, one of the key advances of SOLBERG VERSAGARD is its consistent viscosity when in contact with water, which is vastly totally different from many other fluorine-free foams on the market. This can have a dramatic impact on handling and use charges in firefighting operations.’ he stated.
A broad range of use functions
SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is designed to generate secure foams with excessive fluidity and slow drainage. This novel technology permits SOLBERG VERSAGARD to perform similarly to fluorinated merchandise. It may be used with low-expansion foam equipment (nozzles and monitors) and medium- and high-expansion foam discharge units to struggle fires involving Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent gasoline fires. It is fully suitable and simply proportioned with normal firefighting tools, together with in-line inductors, self-inducting nozzles, fireplace truck pumps, bladder tanks, pump skids, balanced strain techniques and more.
In addition to its excellent foamability and bubble stability, SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 has glorious wetting capacity, making it also an effective tool for the extinguishment of Class A gasoline fires.
Multiple certifications reveal effectiveness
Perimeter Solutions has achieved a broad vary of certifications for SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 required for numerous areas and functions. The firefighting foam focus:
Has achieved the maximum ranking and is licensed to European Standard EN-1568:2018 half 3 & 4 on all fuels with freshwater and seawater – IA/IA – IA/IA
Passes and is certified to European Standard EN-1568:2018 part 1 & 2 – for use with medium- and high-expansion foam discharge units
Has achieved International Maritime Organization certification MSC.1/Circ. 1312
Has been LASTFIRE batch-certified as GOOD/GOOD/GOOD with three nozzles (semi, asp, system)
Has achieved ICAO Level B
The company is pursuing additional certifications for the product. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is out there instantly on a worldwide foundation. Perimeter Solutions shall be discussing the new foam know-how on the AOG Energy Conference in Perth, Australia, 11–12 March 2021, Stand D23.
For extra info, go to www.perimeter-solutions.com
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