Encapsulator Agents are the perfect solution for a wide variety of fire hazards, including three-dimensional fires and energized environments that require a specialized fire suppression approach. F-500 Encapsulator Agent suppression system works on all four legs of the fire tetrahedron simultaneously, ensuring that business owners and fire service professionals have a reliable fire suppressant.
Firefighting: Extinguishes Class A, Class B polar and non-polar, Class D metals and specific Class C fires. Rapidly cools fuel and surrounding structures; Encapsulates fuel rendering it nonflammable and non-ignitable; Interrupts the free radical chain reaction – less toxic smoke; better visibility; Eliminates scorching steam; Eliminates burn back; Uses less water.
Flammable Liquid Spill Control: Ultimately, F-500’s ability to encapsulate fuel is the root of its other capabilities. So, how does it do this? The F-500 molecule is a large, amphipathic molecule with a polar head and a non-polar tail. The head is attracted to water and the tail is attracted to hydrocarbons. In a sufficient quantity of water, the non-polar tails attach to hydrocarbon molecules forming micelles, or protective “chemical cocoons.” These micelles prevent the hydrocarbons from vaporization, so there is no ignition. A simple formula of 40 parts of water and 1 part of F-500 will neutralize 10 parts of hydrocarbon.
Combustible Dust: The same techniques perfected in the power industry for coal handling are applicable for other combustible dusts, such as grain, corn, rubber crumb, sugar, cotton, wood chips, sawdust, chemicals, metals and plastics. OSHA recognizes the hazards in these industries and tries to create an environment of awareness, but all too often, attention is paid to matters of safety after an incident.
Toxic and Contamination Control: F-500 can be applied to reduce toxic smokes, contaminated air and liquids. To apply, use fog or finish sprayer to cover smoke or contaminated areas. F-500 molecules will form encapsulated cocoons to warp up toxic smokes and particles on air or water.
Tank Degassing: The unique ability of F-500 Encapsulator Agent to encapsulate and cool hydrocarbons was excellent for firefighting, but it led to various other applications. One of these was tank degassing and cleaning. F-500 can encapsulates volatile vapor, quickly reduces LEL levels for vessel entry, and dissolves thick accumulations
High Voltage Fire Control: F-500 can be used on Class C high-voltage lithium-ion battery fires and after consulting SOGs can be used on energized transformer fires up to 345 KV, streaming from 125 feet.