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 BFC - 6FP 6% FLUOROPROTEIN FIREFIGHTING FOAM CONCENTRATE

(6% FP)  Technical Data Sheet

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                                                Description                                                  

FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein foam is 6% FP is a hydrolyzed protein based foam concentrate with additional fluorochemical surfactants. This foam concentrate makes a very fluid and stable foam which will cover a burning Class B Hydrocarbon fuel surface very rapidly. The water soluble fluorosurfactant gives the foam the ability to reject or repel Class B Hydrocarbons which decreases the amount of Class B Hydrocarbon  being absorbed into the foam during fire fighting operations.

 NOTE1:  FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein foam is 6% FP is intended for use at a proportioning rate of 6% (6 parts FP to 94 parts water) on Class B Hydrocarbon type fuels such as gasoline, kerosene and diesel.

 NOTE2:   FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouro protein foam is 6% FP is not intended for use on fuels which are polar solvent/water miscible, such as alcohols, ketones, and esters.

                                               FEATURES                                                    

• FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein foam isU. L. Listed.

• The firefighting flouroprotein foam is suitable for use with either fresh or salt water.

• The firefighting flouroprotein foam is excellent wetting characteristics when used in combating Class A type fires.

• The firefighting flouroprotein foam is suitable for use with Deluge or Closed-Head Air-Aspirating Foam Water Sprinkler Systems.

• The firefighting flouroprotein foam is suitable for use in fixed foam protection systems including subsurface into Class B Hydrocarbon fuels.

• FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouro protein foam is suitable for use with all siliconized dry chemical extinguishing agents.

• The firefighting flouroprotein foam is suitable for use with plastic, fiberglass, or mild steel containers.

• FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein foam is recommended for use with air-aspirating foam nozzles.

• The firefighting flouroprotein foam meets performance requirements of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense Standard 42-22 for FluoroProtein foam concentrates.

DISCHARGE DEVICES

It is recommended that the FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouro protein foam 6% FP be used only through air-aspirating discharge devices such as:

• Fire Foam Chambers.

• High Back Pressure Fire Foam Maker (subsurface.)

• Air-aspirating firefighting foam nozzles.

• Air-aspirating sprinklers and spray nozzles.

• These types of discharge devices will give optimum performance, expansion and drainage times.

     APPLICATIONS   

FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein foam is kept 6% FP will provide excellent protection for a wide range of hazardous areas such as:

• Storage tanks.

• Truck/Rail loading or unloading facilities.

• Processing/Storage facilities.

• Docks/Marine tankers.

• Flammable liquid containment areas.

• Mobile equipment.

 

PROPORTIONING

FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein fire foam is kept 6% FP is designed for use with the following types of proportioning equipment.

• Fixed or portable in-line fire eductors.

• In-Line Balanced Pressure (ILBP) Pump Pressure proportioning skid.

• Bladder tank Balanced Pressure fire proportioning systems.

• Around-the-Pump firefighting foam proportioners.

• Handline, air-aspirating fire nozzles with fixed foam eductor pickup tube.

   FOAM PROPERTIES    

FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouro protein foam is kept the foaming properties/expansion will vary depending on the type of discharge equipment, inlet pressure and flow rate.   When tested to DEF 42- 22, the expansion should be at least 7 to 1 or higher with a 25% drain time of not less than 6.5 minutes. 

                   TYPICAL PROPERTIES AT 77F (25C)                                

  1. Appearance Dark Brown Liquid
  2. Specific Gravity  1.12 ± 0.01
  3. pH 6.75 ± 0.75
  4. Viscosity 10.0 cps at 20°C
  5. Freezing point  7°F
  6. Pour point 9°F
  7. Suspended sediment less than 0.25% v/v

                                ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT                                     

FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein foam is kept 6% FP is biodegradable, low in toxicity and can be treated in sewage treatment plants. FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein foam does not contain any “heavy metal” salts such as zinc chloride which are reportable to Environmental Protection Agencies.

     STORAGE      

FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein foam If kept in the original manufacturer’s supplied container(s) and stored within the temperature range of 20°F - 120°F (-7°C - 49°C) a shelf life of at least 7 - 10 years can be expected. If the product is frozen during storage or transportation, thawing will render the product completely usable.

                           ORDERING INFORMATION                                          

FIREHOUSE Quality firefighting flouroprotein foam 3% FP is available in 25 liter plastic pails or 210 liter plastic drums.

  1. Part No. EYE-50300        25      Liter Pail      (6.5 U.S. Gal.)
  2. Part No. EYE-50305        210    Liter Drum    (55 U.S. Gal.)
  3. Part No. EYE-50310                                    (275 Gal. Tote)

  SHIPPING WEIGHT   

  1. 25 Liter            Pail 67 lbs.
  2. 210 Liter      Drum 560 lbs.