Firefighting Foams: PFAS vs. Fluorine-Free Foams - U.S. Fire Administration
May 25, 2023 · Learn about the differences between PFAS and fluorine-free firefighting foams, the harmful effects of PFAS, and what's being done about it. A new military specification requires firefighting foams to effectively extinguish class B hydrocarbon liquid fuel …
It’s Time To Switch to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foams
Apr 22, 2020 · There is huge momentum toward ending the use of PFAS-based foams. States and countries are banning it, foam manufacturers are making PFAS-free foams, and there is a new green certification to ensure they are safer. We are headed toward a PFAS-free future.
Non-Fluorinated Class B Foams - ANSUL
Free from harmful PFAS chemicals, ANSUL® NFF concentrates provide highly-efficient flame knockdown, vapor suppression, and burnback resistance. Available in 5 gal (19L), 55 gal (208L), and 265 gal (1003L).
PFAS-Free AFFF Firefighting Foams - FireStopper®
FireStopper® Non-toxic AFFF Replacement Firefighting Foams will extinguish all classes of fire faster and quicker. One FireStopper® PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam will do the job.
PFAS-free firefighting foams: Are they safer? - EHN
May 18, 2020 · There's promise on this front, with a number of states taking action to ban or phase out PFAS-containing foams and a new certification program helping fire departments and businesses identify safer foam products, but hurdles remain at the federal level.
Transitioning from PFAS Firefighting Foam to Fluorine-Free …
Recognizing the environmental and health risks associated with PFAS foam, manufacturers and firefighting agencies are transitioning to fluorine-free alternatives. These new foams are designed to provide effective fire suppression without PFAS chemicals in their formulation.
GreenFire Firefighting Foam (GFFF) | PFAS and Fluorine Free
GreenFire Firefighting Foam (GFFF) is a non-toxic, PFAS-free alternative to AFFF foam. Effective Class B foam that can be used in the same applications as AFFF, using the same equipment*, but without the toxic consequences.
PFAS-free firefighting foams: Are they safer?
May 19, 2020 · The adoption of PFAS-free firefighting foams in the U.S. is relatively new. In 2018, Washington became the first state to ban PFAS-containing foams for most firefighting uses. Several other states have since followed with similar legislation.
GreenScreen Certified® for Firefighting Foam
The world's first ecolabel to confirm fluorine-free* firefighting foam products. Clean Production Action worked with a technical review team of scientists, firefighting foam researchers, and governments to ensure the Standard is protective, achievable and supports purchasers to choose foam products that are safer and better for the environment.
Fluorine free foam concentrate | Fomtec firefighting foam
The Fomtec Enviro range comprises an extensive range of non-PFAS based foams suitable for use Emergency Response missions and System applications. Enviro foam concentrates are available for class A, class B fire hazards and products are avail-able for low, medium, and high expansion discharge devices.