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 …
Fluorine-Free Foam (F3) Transition for Aircraft Firefighting
Jan 6, 2025 · Many organizations worldwide mandate the use of firefighting foam that contains PFAS, known as Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF).
It’s Time To Switch to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foams
Apr 22, 2020 · 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. It’s time for the FAA and the Pentagon to catch up and step up to protect drinking water, firefighter health and all of us from these dangerous chemicals.
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.
New DoD specs for firefighting foam, now free of ‘forever …
Jan 13, 2023 · The Defense Department is officially requiring any new firefighting foam it buys to be made without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, toxic chemicals associated with a...
PFAS-free firefighting foams: Are they safer? - EHN
May 18, 2020 · In light of mounting liability risk, state and local bans on PFAS-containing products, and pressure from various groups over environmental and health concerns, many fire departments, municipalities, and private companies now are …
GreenFire Firefighting Foam (GFFF) | PFAS and Fluorine Free
GreenFire FireFighting Foam (GFFF) is designed as a highly effective PFAS-free foam replacement for AFFF. Can be used in the same firefighting applications as AFFF foam. Safeguard your health and the environment when you make the switch to GreenFire.
In January 2023, the secretary of the Navy published specifications for PFAS-free firefighting foam; it is referred to as the performance specification for F3 land-based fresh water applications (MIL-PRF-32725).
PFAS-Free AFFF Firefighting Foams - FireStopper®
Its unique fluorine-free foam technology disarms the fire catalyst without smothering oxygen, ensuring that the fire is extinguished wherever it touches and will not re-light. More than just a firefighting foam, FireStopper® is a non-toxic, biodegradable, and certified green product that reduces exposure time to carcinogenic smoke and toxins.
Cross Plains Solutions Unveils SoyFoam, a PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam
May 20, 2024 · Cross Plains Solutions’ SoyFoam TF 1122 is the first and only firefighting foam GreenScreen Certified® at the Gold level. SoyFoam is 100% free of intentionally added PFAS and is made with...