This foam fire extinguisher is easy to use squeeze grip to operate with spray nozzle. Here at fire safety store, we have a huge selection of afff pronounced a triple f fire extinguishers, also known as foam fire extinguishers. Easy and effective application with the spray nozzle. Fire extinguisher sales and service paint booth systems restaurant fire suppression systems mobile first aid emergency light inspection service fire alarm systems clean. Apply to class b liquid spills to prevent ignition. Afff foam extinguishers stored pressure fire extinguisher product specification model afff 9 ltr 6 ltr 3 ltr 2 ltr capacity litres 9 6 3 2 full weight kg. Where the fire is in a liquid spill the foam must be allowed to drop slightly ahead of the fire and moved forward with a side to side movement of the nozzle. May 22, 2010 for this reason class eelectrical fire has been eliminated as electricity itself do not burn but it is cause of fire. Fireguard 3ltr afff foam fire extinguisher fire safety. Substitute charges could make the extinguisher less effective.
Afff fire extinguishers are designed to be very mobile, allowing the user to cover lots of area if a fire has spread. The alcohol resistant fire fighting agent is effective on fires in a wide variety of class b materials such as alcohols, polar solvents, hydrocarbons and combinations such as gasohol. Aqueous film forming foam fire extinguisher is particularly suited to combat liquid spill fires such as petrol, oil, fats and paints. The aqueous film forming foam afff alternatives summit was held at the.
When using afff on a container of burning liquid the foam must be directed. Afff fire extinguishers are generally found in areas that store flammable and combustible liquids and where, in the event of a fire, these liquids are likely to flow and cause further damage. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Fire classes type water afff foam abc powder c0 2 wet. Download the msdf sheets in pdf format provided by the manufacturer afff msds. Afff fire extinguishers aqueous film forming foam fire. Firefighting foam is a foam used for fire suppression. Aqueous film forming foam or afff pronounced atriplef has, in the last 15 years become one of the most popular allrounders. This bracket reference helps you find the perfect pairing for each fire extinguisher. The alcohol tolerant concentrate fire fighting agent is effective on fires. Automatic foam extinguishers afff aqueous film forming foam works by firstly applying a film forming foam bubbles to the fire which causes a blanket over the fire, suffocating the fire, while almost simultaneously cooling the fire.
Youve got to choose the right fire extinguisher for the job. Fireshield 600ml abf multifoam small fire extinguisher. For class a fires including solids, like wood, paper, carpet, and fabrics foam extinguishers work by cooling the burning material. Nfpa 10 standard for portable fire extinguishers 1998 edition this edition of nfpa 10, standard for portable fire extinguishers, was prepared by the technical committee on portable fire extinguishers and acted on by the national fire protection association, inc. Use the right type of extinguisher for fighting the fire. Firefighting foam was invented by the russian engineer and chemist aleksandr loran in 1902 the surfactants used must produce foam in concentration of less than 1%. Easy and effective application with air aspirated nozzle. Fire extinguisher refill data sheets 2017 bafe information sheets. It attains very fast extinctions on light fuels, when it is applied as foam or spray, thanks to their improved aqueous film characteristics. Fire is a rapid chemical reaction of oxidant with fuel.
When using afff on a container of burning liquid the foam must be directed towards the back or side wall of the. Its role is to cool the fire and to coat the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, resulting in suppression of the combustion. Here is a summary of the information included in the buckeye msds pdf. The material in a class d extinguisher is a foam product that puts out the fire by replacing the oxygen near it. Sffeco products fire extinguishers portable afff foam.
Mildtl24652a extinguisher, fire, aqueous film forming foam afff, 2. Model 254 afff foam unique 6 liter size fills many requirements for a lighter, more compact class a. In form based it is afff c dcp,co2 than water spray for cooilng than gas leakage arrest. Looking for online definition of afff or what afff stands for. Sffecos new upgraded, reengineered and latest range of water portable fire extinguishers are best in class, and are available in a varied agents covering wide areas of applications. Foam fire extinguishers are colour coded with a cream label and work in two ways depending on the type of fire. It works by forming a frothy film on the liquid to extinguish the fire. Fire extinguisher sales afff msds material safety data sheet for afff aqueous film forming foam afff fire extinguisher msds. Model 254 afff atc foam unique 6 liter size fills many requirements for a lighter, more compact class a. When using afff on a container of burning liquid the foam must be directed towards the back or side wall of the container and allowed to spread over the surface. They are therefore ideal for outdoor burns, where a highexpansion foam would be preferable for indoor and warehouse use. Foam afff fire extinguishers fire protection online.
Extinguisher agent afff foam type stored pressure class of fire a, b fire ratings 8a 55b 21a 144b 27a 233b working temperature 5c to 60c working pressure 15 bar test pressure 27 bar overall height 398mm 538mm 6mm diameter 103mm 165mm 183mm empty weight 1. The fire extinguisher is supplied filled and ready to use with a durable base, wall fixing bracket, protective plastic lining and a unique spray nozzle. Buckeyes msds for this extinguishing agent is included for download above and below. Afff aqueous filmforming foam extinguishers are typically used on fires involving class a solid combustible and class b flammable liquid risks, as they quickly extinguish the. Fire extinguisher locations fire extinguishers are located throughout the workplace and readily accessible in the event of a fire. Enter synonyms, trade names or additional information found in section 1.
Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. You can usually find them in hallways, laundry rooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, mechanicalelectrical rooms, and near exit doors. They produces a foam covering, that excludes oxygen. Afff foam charge for unitor extinguishers msds msdsdigital. Quantity and payment on delivery discounts are available. Selecting the appropriate fire extinguisher is an important consideration. Foam fire extinguishers, afff, foam spray extinguishers. The class, quantity, and placement of fire extinguishers. Class d extinguishing equipment is marked with a yellow. A group of military fire chiefs and the ohio state fire marshal. Know what to do if you find a fire be able to correctly and safely select and use a fire extinguisher. It is capable of generating a low expansion foam using aqueous film forming.
Some important facts you should remember about the operation and use of an afff extinguisher are as follows. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. This is produced as a guide, always check manufacturers recommendations for use and suitability. Afff aqueous film forming foam fire extinguishers are suitable for use on class a and b type fires and are approved to asnzs 1841. The fireaid2000 stuff i have not yet seen used in the field, but the marketing video claimed one 2 12 gallon water extinguisher with the stuff mixed in is enough to put out a fully involved car fire. Use only the amerex model 502 afff or model 504 fffp concentrate charge to retain the ul approval and manufacturers warranty. Airwater extinguishers are most often used in schools and other places where nontoxic extinguishers are needed.
Also suitable for fires involving wood, paper or textiles. Afff fire extinguishers are present in a lot of buildings worldwide. Alcohol type afffs are similar in base to afff with the addition of a copolymer. It is mixed with water in the can and labled as such.
For this reason class eelectrical fire has been eliminated as electricity itself do not burn but it is cause of fire. Fire safety downloads fire crest fire protection cornwall. Fire fighting foam was invented by the russian engineer and chemist aleksandr loran in 1902. Afff is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms the free dictionary. Foam liquid fire extinguisher ansulite 6% msds special notice. Foam mobile fire extinguisher general protec afff foam stored pressure wheel trolley. Class d fire extinguishers are not used on any other class of fire. Your local amerex fire equipment distributor is professionally equipped to help you evaluate and implement these recommendations.
The performance of the product depends on the characteristics of used equipment pressure, nozzle, etc, thus its efficiency should be tested with the same fire extinguisher that will be used. Mildtl24652a extinguisher, fire, aqueous film forming. The successful use of any type of fire equipment fire extinguishers, fire. Among these, afff aqueous film forming foam is one of the most common types of fire suppressant discharge. Res provides a comprehensive range of new fire extinguishers and fire extinguisher accessories to meet all your requirements. Water, water mist and afff and fffp foam extinguishers dry. Download foam fire extinguisher 2 litre datasheet pdf format. Fireextinguishing performance and mechanism of aqueous film. The aqueous film forming foam afff additive is a blend of per. Afff compound for extinction of hydrocarbon fires, especially designed for use in portable fire extinguishers.
The fire extinguisher is supplied filled and ready to use with a durable base, wall fixing bracket, protective plastic lining and a unique spray. Fire is a rapid chemical reaction of oxidant with fuel accompanied by the release. Foam liquid fire extinguisher ansulite 6% msds msdsdigital. An afff or aqueous film forming foam extinguisher is used on flammable and combustible liquids such as oils, paint and petrol. All new fire extinguishers are manufactured to european standard en3 and guaranteed for five years by the manufacturer. The most current issue of nfpa10 should be consulted for minimum recommended. Afff generated foams extinguish hydrocarbon flammable liquid fires the same way as the. Class d extinguishers are recommended on burning metal. Pdf on apr 12, 2018, pradhumna adhikari and others published understanding. The fireextinguishing process of afff with a gasliquid ratio of 16. Information from its description page there is shown below. Suitable for class a fires wood, paper, material, cloth, etc and class b flammable liquids such as petrol, spirits, diesel, the afff foam spray versions are fitted with a special nozzle that reduces the electrical.
For any specific fire risk, always select the best type of extinguisher. Aqueous film forming foam afff is a highly efficient type of fire suppressant agent, used by itself to attack flammable liquid pool fires, and in conjunction with. It is designed to fight the two most common types of fires, class a which is normal combustibles like wood and paper, and class b fires like those started with gasoline. In our other water extinguisher we put our f500 foam class a and b rated. All of our fire extinguishers are kitemarked bs en3, ce marked and carry a 5 year manufacturers warranty. It is capable of generating a low expansion foam using aqueous film forming foam afff concentrate and potable water. View and download amerex afff owners manual online.