Perimeter Solutions announced the introduction of a brand new line of fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrates for common purpose 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. Fully refundable 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 contemporary, sea or brackish water. Some fluorine-free foams are viscous and infrequently present viscosity enhance when in contact with water. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 creates very stable foams while preserving an analogous viscosity to conventional AR-AFFF foams. This considerably improves storage, dealing with and long-term stability. SOLBERG VERSAGARD enters the market with a rising variety of worldwide 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 instance of the persevering with technology innovation by the corporate in the space of fluorine-free foams. ‘At Perimeter Solutions, we’re engaged in an intensive development programme for fluorine-free know-how that meets the very best level of fire-suppression necessities,’ he said. ‘In addition to the superb firefighting efficiency, one of the key advances of SOLBERG VERSAGARD is its constant viscosity when in touch with water, which is vastly completely different from many other fluorine-free foams on the market. This can have a dramatic effect on handling and use charges in firefighting operations.’ he mentioned.
A broad range of use functions
SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is designed to generate secure foams with excessive fluidity and gradual drainage. This novel know-how permits SOLBERG VERSAGARD to carry out similarly to fluorinated merchandise. It could additionally be used with low-expansion foam equipment (nozzles and monitors) and medium- and high-expansion foam discharge units to fight fires involving Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent gasoline fires. It is fully appropriate and simply proportioned with normal firefighting tools, together with in-line inductors, self-inducting nozzles, hearth truck pumps, bladder tanks, pump skids, balanced strain systems and more.
In addition to its wonderful foamability and bubble stability, SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 has glorious wetting ability, 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 numerous regions and functions. The firefighting foam focus:
Has achieved the utmost score 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 gadgets
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 out there instantly on a worldwide basis. Perimeter Solutions might be discussing the new foam technology at 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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