Lithium-ion battery fires are uniquely volatile, characterized by high energy density, rapid propagation, and cascading thermal runaway. Beyond intense heat, these events often involve projectile expulsion and the venting of toxic, explosive gases. Encapsulator Technology equips engineers with the clarity needed to design specialized protection systems, addressing critical risks like stranded energy and electrolyte leaks to preserve life during every stage of the battery lifecycle.

Avoid Explosive and Toxic Environments

Although clean agents provide the advantage of minimal residue following deployment, they can drastically increase the concentration of explosive and toxic gases present during a fire. This can amplify explosion risk and place occupants in harm’s way without proper ventilation. F-500 EA® actively ceases the production of hazardous off-gases, such as Hydrogen (H2), Methane (CH4), Ethylene (C2H4), Hydrogen Fluoride (HF), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2), prioritizing health and safety.

Mitigate Three-dimensional Fuel Hazards

Many business owners are already making efforts to replace their existing fluorinated foam systems with fluorine-free fire suppression solutions. This is the perfect time to introduce a fire protection system powered by fluorine-free F-500 EA®. Because firefighting foam works by forming a blanket that mechanically separates fuel from oxygen, NFPA 11 states that it is inappropriate in the event of a three-dimensional flowing fuel fire. F-500 EA® works on a molecular level, interacting with all legs of the fire tetrahedron to neutralize fuel.