6ltr Foam Fire Extinguisher - AFFF - FireShield

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This is because the powder can be easily inhaled, and also the residue is very difficult to clean up after. In December 2017, New Zealand's Minister for the Environment announced that higher than acceptable levels of PFOS and PFOA were found in groundwater at two Royal New Zealand Air Force bases, thought to be from historic use of firefighting foam containing the substances.

A 6-litre foam fire extinguisher is used to douse Class A (combustible solids) and Class B (flammable liquids) fires. We strongly recommend ONLY using a CO2 extinguisher or a Dry Powder extinguisher for electrical fire risk. They are mainly water-based and so work in a similar way to water extinguishers, putting out the fire by simply lowering the temperature. Our products include a variety of different extinguisher types such as water fire extinguishers and our carbon dioxide fire extinguisher range.We hope this guide to the different types of fire extinguisher and which classes of fire they are used for has been helpful. A dispute with the manufacturer, Baum's Castorine, resulted in Baum's rebranding this formula under the name Novacool UEF and has been selling this product under that name since 2008. This foam fire extinguisher successfully demolishes flames that involve paper, cloth, plastic, wood, solvents, paint, fuels and other flammable liquids. This fire extinguisher foam comprises a mixture of Film-Forming Fluoroprotein, alcohol-resistant foams, film-forming foams, water and air. For further reading see our posts on what fire extinguisher should not be used in confined spaces and how often fire extinguishers should be checked.

AR-AFFF must be used in areas where gasoline is blended with oxygenates, since the alcohols prevent the formation of the film between the FFFP foam and the gasoline, breaking down the foam, and rendering the FFFP foam virtually useless. With its BS: EN3 certification, the fire extinguisher is an up-to-date industry standard fire extinguisher that can be used on any construction site. Also included is the 6 LITRE AFFF foam fire extinguisher which is ideal for class A and B type fires and is suitable for Hospitals, Hotels, Restaurants, Clothing and Fabric Industries, Industrial Units, Offices, Kitchen Areas, Domestic Properties and much more.Chemical foam is considered obsolete today because of the many containers of powder required, even for small fires. Utilising BSX AFFF Foam extinguishant, a 5 metre hose, and approximately 60 seconds of discharge, this wheeled extinguisher lets you safely handle industrial-scale fires. Training in the use of foam fire extinguishers for flammable liquids and solids forms part of this training.

Whilst there are 5 main types of fire extinguisher, there are different versions of both the Water and Dry Powder extinguishers, meaning there are a total of 8 fire extinguisher types to choose from.

In many cases, AFFF foam extinguishers can now be substituted with Water-Mist extinguishers, or Britannia’s P50 Fluorine-Free Foam alternatives. If your AFFF foam fire extinguishers have passed the 35kV conductivity test, they are safe for accidental use on electrical equipment. Wet chemical extinguishers create a layer of foam on the surface of the burning oil or fat, preventing oxygen from fuelling the fire any further. Along with ensuring you have the right types of fire extinguisher, you will also need to make sure that you select the right sizes and weights. Consider your specific needs and choose extinguishers with appropriate fire ratings for your premises.