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Chemguard Introduces Fluorine-Free ECOGUARD Foam Concentrate for Topside and Sprinkler Applications
April 15, 2009
Chemguard recently introduced fluorine-free ECOGUARD 3% and 6% synthetic fire-fighting foam concentrate, the first and only UL Listed fluorine-free foam for multiple applications. Developed for use on hydrocarbon-type fuels – such as diesel, gasoline, and kerosene – ECOGUARD produces a strong and cohesive vapor-suppressing foam blanket for rapid knockdown and extinguishment and protects against fuel re-ignition.
A readily biodegradable formulation, ECOGUARD presents the lowest environmental impact of any UL Listed Class B fire-fighting foam. ECOGUARD does not contain alkyl phenol ethoxylates, organofluorine, perfluorooctyl sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), or derivatives that may degrade to PFOS or PFOA.
The first in a series of Chemguard fluorine-free, eco-friendly formulations, ECOGUARD provides dependable protection for a wide range of hazardous areas, including hydrocarbon fuel storage tanks, aircraft hangars, processing facilities, storage warehouses, truck and rail loading and unloading facilities, docks and marine tankers, and flammable liquid containment areas. As with aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), ECOGUARD is also suitable for mobile equipment.
Chemguard ECOGUARD 3% and 6% foam concentrate was designed for use with in-line balanced pressure and pump-pressure proportioning skids, bladder tank balanced-pressure proportioning systems, around-the-pump proportioners, and handline and air-aspirating nozzles with fixed-eductor pickup tubes. ECOGUARD is suitable for use with foam chambers, air-aspirating and selected non-air-aspirating sprinkler heads and spray nozzles, air-aspirating foam nozzles, and foam makers for use on both floating-roof storage tanks and dike/bund protection systems. When accurately proportioned in accordance with Chemguard’s recommendations, ECOGUARD is effective using fresh, brackish, and salt water.
ECOGUARD provides an effective fluorine-free option for users demanding fluorine-free formulations for industrial, marine, military, and municipal fire suppression. Chemguard is continuing to develop and manufacture low-fluorine-content AFFF, alcohol-resistant AFFF (AR-AFFF), and other leading-edge, six-carbon-molecule (C6) foam products.
For more information, contact Chemguard Fire Suppression customer support.
Chemguard is a global, full-service, ISO 9001:2000 Certified manufacturer of fire suppression foams, equipment, and systems; specialty pumps; and fluorosurfactant specialty chemicals. Known for advanced R&D, engineering/design expertise, quality manufacturing, and high-quality, field-tested products, Chemguard provides unmatched customer support.