Lithium-ion BatteriesMitigate Lithium-ion Battery Fire Flammability,
Explosivity, and Toxicity with Encapsulator Technology®

Lithium-ion Fire Suppression

Discover the Fluorine-Free Solution Delivering
Comprehensive Lithium-ion Battery Fire Protection

Lithium-ion batteries are found in various modern electronic devices, such as laptops and mobile phones, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles due to their high energy density and reusability. However, they present unique fire hazards that differ significantly from traditional fire risks. A lithium-ion battery fire typically involves Class A, Class B, and Class C hazards and often occurs due to thermal runaway.

Thermal runaway propagation occurs when a lithium-ion battery cell overheats, causing a chain reaction that ignites adjacent cells. During this process, flammable gases and vapors are released, adding fuel to the fire – potentially creating a catastrophic incident. The NFPA recognizes over 15 years of independent scientific testing of Encapsulator Agents for the suppression of lithium-ion battery fires.

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F-500 EA® Firefighting

How F-500 Encapsulator Agent Effectively
Halts Thermal Runaway Propagation

The hazards associated with a lithium-ion battery fire go beyond just flammability. F-500 EA® works to extinguish lithium battery fires on three distinct levels:

  • Flammability
  • Explosivity
  • Toxicity

This comprehensive approach to lithium-ion fire suppression prioritizes the health and safety of first responders and building occupants.

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Flammability

An Encapsulator Agent is an efficient lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher. It encapsulates flammable liquid electrolytes and rapidly absorbs thermal energy from high-temperature flames. This successfully stops thermal runaway propagation and prevents further ignition of lithium-ion cells, providing long-term burnback resistance and minimizing the risk of re-ignition.

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Explosivity

F-500 EA® effectively reduces the production of explosive off-gases emitted during a lithium-ion battery fire, such as Hydrogen (H2), Methane (CH4), and Ethylene (C2H4). This is especially important when using lithium-ion battery fire suppression systems within enclosed environments like apartments, data centers, aircraft engine compartments, electric car charging stations, energy storage systems, and more.

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Toxicity

Encapsulator Agents reduce the concentration of toxic off-gases released during a lithium-ion battery fire, including Hydrogen Fluoride (HF), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2). This ensures safer conditions for firefighters and emergency responders, highlighting the importance of using appropriate safety measures and personal protective equipment.

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Firefighting Resources

Maximize Fire Protection with
F-500 EA® & Diamond Doser®

Improving Safety While Limiting
Damage, Loss, and Downtime

Our Diamond Doser® concentrate pump system, powered by F-500 EA®, offers a unique solution for environments at risk of lithium-ion battery fires. It’s Applus+ approved under ETI 23/32306438, following rigorous certification testing in Spain. It provides enhanced fire suppression capabilities for parking garages, charging stations, energy storage, warehouses, aircraft hangars, and more.

How It Works

Pump F-500 EA® directly into any new or existing sprinkler, deluge, or water mist system. This water-driven proportioner effectively mitigates multi-class fire hazards, reducing potential damage and ensuring rapid response to various fire risks.

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The Markets We Serve

Automotive

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Aviation

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Green Energy

Class B Spill Control and Three-dimensional Fire Solutions

Marine

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Military

Mining

power plant industry

Power

Recycling

Engineering Resources

Industry Trailblazers

Renowned Organizations Trust F-500 EA®
for Unrivaled Lithium-ion Battery Fire Suppression

Companies like Bosch, Duracell, Tesla, and more trust F-500 EA® for reliable lithium-ion battery fire protection. It not only meets but exceeds industry standards, delivering peace of mind when managing the unique challenges associated with these flammable liquids.

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F-500 EA® Compliance

Fire, Vapor, and Contamination
Testing of F-500 Encapsulator Agent Since 1997

Encapsulator Technology has undergone extensive testing to ensure its effectiveness in managing li-ion batteries and other fire hazards.

NFPA 18A SECTION 7.7

Tests an Encapsulator Agent’s ability to render hydrocarbon based fuel nonflammable and nonignitable.

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NFPA 18A Annex 4.3

Recognizes third-party scientific testing of Encapsulator Agents on lithium-ion battery fire hazards.

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UL NFPA 18

Tests a wetting agent’s ability to mitigate Class A and Class B fire hazards as well as flammable spill control.

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NEN NTA 8133

Tests a fire extinguisher’s ability to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires under 600 Wh.

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