Perimeter Solutions announced the introduction of a model new line of fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrates for general 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 both 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 combination of hydrocarbon surfactants and additives that delivers wonderful foaming, vapor sealing, extinguishment and burn-back properties utilizing recent, sea or brackish water. Some fluorine-free foams are viscous and sometimes show viscosity enhance when involved with water. ไดอะแฟรม -100 creates very secure foams while keeping an analogous viscosity to conventional AR-AFFF foams. This considerably improves storage, handling and long-term stability. SOLBERG VERSAGARD enters the market with a rising 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 example of the persevering with know-how innovation by the corporate in the space of fluorine-free foams. ‘At Perimeter Solutions, we’re engaged in an intensive improvement programme for fluorine-free know-how that meets the highest level of fire-suppression necessities,’ he stated. ‘In addition to the excellent firefighting efficiency, one of many key advances of SOLBERG VERSAGARD is its constant viscosity when involved with water, which is vastly completely 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 mentioned.
A broad range of use applications
SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is designed to generate secure foams with high fluidity and slow drainage. This novel technology permits SOLBERG VERSAGARD to carry out similarly to fluorinated merchandise. It could also be used with low-expansion foam tools (nozzles and monitors) and medium- and high-expansion foam discharge gadgets to struggle fires involving Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent gas fires. ไดอะแฟรม is totally compatible and simply proportioned with normal firefighting equipment, together with in-line inductors, self-inducting nozzles, fireplace truck pumps, bladder tanks, pump skids, balanced pressure systems and more.
In addition to its glorious foamability and bubble stability, SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 has glorious wetting capacity, making it also an efficient device for the extinguishment of Class A fuel fires.
Multiple certifications demonstrate effectiveness
Perimeter Solutions has achieved a broad vary of certifications for SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 required for varied areas and functions. The firefighting foam focus:
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 part 1 & 2 – for use 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 further certifications for the product. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is available instantly on a world basis. Perimeter Solutions might be discussing the new foam know-how on the AOG Energy Conference in Perth, Australia, 11–12 March 2021, Stand D23.
For extra data, visit www.perimeter-solutions.com
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