Lithium-ion Fire Suppression

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Lithium-ion Battery Fire Protection

As the world increasingly embraces electric power, lithium-ion batteries have become more widespread. This shift in manufacturing practices necessitates an evolution in fire safety strategies. Lithium-ion battery fires pose risks that go beyond flammability. F-500 EA® is extinguishing these fires with significantly less water while mitigating flammability, explosivity, and toxicity.

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Firefighting

Because plain water is ineffective at cooling battery fires on its own, firefighters require a solution that more efficiently mitigates the high risks of combating lithium-ion battery hazards.

Fire Protection

As fire protection systems transition away from fluorinated foams due to high levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the need for fluorine-free alternatives increases.

Third-party Tested

Over 15 Years of Proven
Lithium-ion Battery Fire Testing

A lithium-ion battery fire poses unique risks with Class A, B, and C hazards, high energy density, and volatile thermal runaway. NFPA 18A Annex 4.3 acknowledges over 15 years of industry research and testing utilizing Encapsulator Agents to mitigate flammability, explosivity, and toxicity. This testing spans multiple continents, highlighting Encapsulator Technology as a global solution.

F-500 EA® Testing Chronology

Flammability

F-500 EA® mitigates lithium-ion battery fires by encapsulating flammable electrolyte and absorbing thermal energy. This halts thermal runaway propagation and rapidly cools the fire’s ignition source.

Explosivity

F-500 EA® effectively stops the production of toxic off-gases from burning lithium-ion batteries. By preventing the release of hazardous vapors and gases, we reduce the risk of explosions.

Toxicity

F-500 EA® significantly reduces exposure to harmful emissions and carcinogens present in smoke. We actively protect building occupants from the dangers of lithium-ion battery fire suppression.

Personal Electronics & Medical Devices

Power Tools & Appliances

E-bikes & Electric Scooters

Hybrids & Electric Vehicles

Charging Stations & Parking Garages

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Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

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Protecting Firefighters

Ensure Your Department
is Prepared for a Battery Fire

Plain water is inefficient for cooling and requires large volumes to extinguish battery fires, leading to resource-intensive incidents and toxic runoff. F-500 EA® concentrate, when premixed or educted into a 3% solution, offers an efficient alternative that effectively combats lithium-ion battery fires while reducing firefighters’ exposure to hazardous vapors.

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Safeguarding Businesses

Exceed Standards
and Prioritize Life Safety

The Diamond Doser® pump unit, powered by F-500 EA®, injects Encapsulator Agent concentrate into any sprinkler, deluge, or water mist system. This integrated fire protection system provides a rapid response to lithium-ion battery fires, automatically adjusting to flow and pressure changes without calibration. It is Applus+ approved under ETI 23/32306438 after rigorous certification testing in Spain.

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Fluorine-free Alternatives

Embrace Fluorine-Free
Fire Suppression with F-500 EA®

We’re proud to provide an eco-friendly solution that eliminates the public health concerns and costly damages associated with traditional foam fire suppression. F-500 EA® is a fluorine-free, biodegradable, and non-corrosive solution, providing superior fire protection, explosive vapor mitigation, flammable fuel spill control, and contamination response with Encapsulator Technology.

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