FM-200&#; fire suppression gas is also known as HFC-227ea. FM-200&#; is a waterless clean agent fire suppression gas installed within cylinder, it is discharged into the protected area and in under 10 seconds it will extinguish the fire.
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FM-200&#; fire suppression gas which has emerged as the most viable alternative to Halon on the basis of extensive trials. FM-200&#; is fast and effective with a low space/weight characteristic which is also environmentally-acceptable and safe for human exposure.
Halon fire extinguishants were regarded for many years as the most effective fire suppressants for a wide range of applications. Amendments to the Montreal Protocol of focused on the manufacture of Halons, however, and their production has now ceased in recognition of their virulent destruction of the ozone layer. In addition, European legislation required Halon systems within the EU to have been decommissioned by the end of .
How does FM-200&#; work?
FM-200&#; suppresses fire by disrupting the fire tetrahedron. The fire tetrahedron is made up of heat, oxygen, and a fuel source, and by removing one of these elements, the fire is extinguished. FM-200&#; removes the heat or free radicals, which interferes with the fire tetrahedrons chemical reaction to extinguish the fire.
FM-200&#; Advantages:
- FM-200&#; is a clean agent that is safe around people; therefore, FM-200&#; fire suppression systems are safe to install in occupied spaces.
- When an FM-200&#; fire suppression system activates to put out a fire, no residue is left behind, and it is safe for equipment, electronics, and machinery.
- Fast and effective against a wide range of Class A, B and electrical fires.
- Because of the small amount of FM-200&#; required to suppress a fire, smaller or fewer cylinders are needed when compared to other agents like Novec .
FM-200&#; Disadvantages:
- When compared to other clean agents, FM-200&#; has a slightly higher Global Warming Potential (GWP).
- FM-200&#; contains Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) to suppress fires, which is not as eco-friendly as other clean agents.
- Compared to other clean agents like Novec , FM-200&#; is a more expensive cost option.
What is the difference between FM-200&#; and Novec ?
FM-200&#; and 3M&#; Novec&#; systems are similar in that they are both safe to use in occupied spaces, do not damage sensitive equipment, and because they both leave no residue, there is no clean up required.
While both FM-200&#; and 3M&#; Novec&#; are fast-acting, clean agent fire suppression systems, they differ slightly. 3M&#; Novec&#; chemical compound is a fluoroketone and is stored as a liquid and discharges as a gas.
Novec systems require larger or more cylinders than an FM-200&#; system, based on the volume you are protecting.
Both FM-200&#; and 3M&#; Novec&#; cause no ozone depletion and are considered environmentally friendly; however, Novec does have a lower GWP (1) and a short atmospheric lifetime (3- 5 days).
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QUICK FACTS
- Very Fast Fire Stopping Power
- Eco-Friendly Halon Replacement
- Clean Fire Suppression Agent
- Part of a Total Flood System
- Wide Range of Applications
- Safe for Occupied Spaces
WHAT IS FM-200
FM-200® (Heptafluoropropane) is a compound of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen (CF3CHFCF3). HFC-227ea is a fast acting clean agent fire suppression gas with a wide range of benefits and applications.
VERY FAST STOPPING POWER
FM-200 systems reach extinguishing levels in 10 seconds or less, stopping ordinary combustible, electrical, and flammable liquid fires before they cause significant damage. That's the fastest fire protection and fire extinguishing system available, period. When fire is extinguished this quickly, it means less damage, lower repair costs, and an extra margin of safety for people. It also means less downtime and disruption of business by the way systems are designed.
ECO-FRIENDLY HALON REPLACEMENT
FM-200 is an important part of an environmentally responsible clean agent fire suppression solution with a zero ozone-depleting potential. This makes it a suitable choice for new installations using total flooding systems, and for Halon replacement applications.
CLEAN AGENT
FM-200 is an odorless, colorless, liquefied compressed gas. It is stored as a liquid and dispensed into the hazard as a colorless, electrically non-conductive vapor that is clear and does not obscure vision. It leaves no residue.
WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS
FM-200 provides superior fire protection in a wide range of applications from sensitive electrical equipment to industrial applications using flammable liquids and storage space. FM-200 is clean, leaves no residue, thereby eliminating costly after-fire clean-up, and keeping expensive &#;down-time&#; to a minimum with waterless fire protection.
SAFE FOR OCCUPIED SPACE
FM-200 fire suppressant can be safely used where people are present when used as specified in the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP). This clean agent extinguishes a fire by a combination of chemical and physical mechanisms. It does not displace oxygen and therefore is safe for use in occupied spaces without fear of oxygen deprivation. This allows personnel to see and breathe, permitting them to leave the fire area safely.
When lives and mission critical assets are at risk, you cannot afford to settle for minimum fire protection. FM-200 clean agent fire suppression systems are a superior choice.
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