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FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® 104

FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® 104 is approved for use under USDA - Forest Service Interim Specifications for Wildland Foams, and is on the list of approved foams. FireFoam^® 104 has also been tested and approved for use by Canada Air in their CL-215 injection systems.

FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® 104 is specifically designed for superior performance in cold water and cold temperatures. Testing carried out by BC Research Corporation indicates that FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® 104 has a viscosity of 92 cps at OC and 118 cps at -5C. FireFoam^® 104 remains pumpable and dispersible at temperatures between 0C and +10C. Indications from all users are that FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® 104 is superior to all other Class A foams on the market in cold water, cold temperature and overall foaming ability. It has been operational since 1991 and is currently used by Fire Protection Agencies across Canada.

There have been no reported health, safety, environmental or corrosion problems associated with the use of this product. Water bombing aircraft, using a variety of foam injection systems have used FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® 104 and have not experienced any problems with the product degrading pump impellers or causing corrosion or damage to other parts of the injection systems.

FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® 104 has excellent long-term storage capabilities and performance is not affected by freeze-thaw cycles. To date, there have not been any problems with performance of the over wintered material.

FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® 104 has undergone biodegradability testing as outlined in NFPA Specification 298. It is 50% biodegraded in 2.25 days and 90% biodegraded in 3 days.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® is a Class A liquid concentrate foaming agent combining ideal expansion, adhesion, stability, drainage and wetting characteristics. It is the latest in a long line of FIRE-TROL^® products designed for ground and aerial fire suppression. FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® is the result of extensive laboratory and field-testing in consultation with fire suppression experts from around the world. FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® combines excellent insulating characteristics with quarter and half time drainage rates that ensure thorough and deep wetting of treated fuels. The brilliant white colour provides good target identification for aerial application.

MIXING

Mix ratios will vary from 0.1% in Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) to 0.7% for some aerial application systems.

FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® is readily dispersible and requires no specialized mixing equipment. It is compatible with existing injection systems and foam nozzles such as the FIRE-TROL^® models.

FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® was formulated to minimize the impact of water hardness, salinity and temperature on expansion and drainage rates. It has been successfully mixed with FIRE-TROL^® 931, 934 and 936 long-term liquid concentrate fire retardants.

HANDLING

The handling, shipping and storage properties of FIRE-TROL^® FireFoam^® are enhanced by its high flash point (greater than 93C) and excellent shelf life. It can be used at temperatures down to the freezing point of water and if frozen can be thawed and used.

Corrosion rates on aluminum, steel and brass are less than those required under U.S. Forest Service specifications.

SAFETY

FIRE-TROL^® Fire-Foam^® is biodegradable and environmentally safe. When normal handling precautions are used there are no undue health or safety hazards.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Mix Ratios: 0.1% to 0.7% (depending on equipment used)

Specific Gravity: 1.03

pH: 9.5

Flash Point: Greater than 93C.

Compatibility: Formulated for use in fresh, salt and brackish water.

Storage Temp: Freeze / thaw has no effect. Maximum storage temperature 65C.

Shelf Life: Indefinite in original container.

Viscosity: 50 CPS at 20C.

Wetting: Cotton Skien Test: 30 seconds at 0.2% mix , 17 seconds at 0.5% mix

Burn Test: Rochna/Schobohm Chemekta College Tests: Cribs tested = 60, Cribs burned = 0

SHIPPING DATA

FIRE-TROL^®

• Bulk
• 205 Litre Plastic Drums
• 20 Litre Pails
• 90 Ml Foam Pak

NOTICE OF WARRANTY

Fire-Trol Canada Company warrants that FIRE-TROL^® products are reasonably fit for the purposes for which they were developed only when used in accordance with recommended use practices under normal conditions. In no case shall Fire-Trol Canada Company be liable for consequential, special, or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of these products. The buyer shall assume all such risks.

FIRE-TROL CANADA COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR NEITHER A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE.