SAFEGUARD BIOSOLV C6 AFFF-6% in a 20-liter container is an aqueous film-forming foam concentrate designed to extinguish and secure fires involving non-polar hydrocarbon fuels.
The concentrate is proportioned at 6%, using six parts foam concentrate with 94 parts fresh water or seawater through properly calibrated proportioning equipment.
The foam forms a thin aqueous film over the fuel surface to suppress flammable vapors. A stable foam blanket separates the fuel from oxygen, while water released from the foam bubbles cools the surface and helps prevent re-ignition.
The product is supplied in a 20-liter HDPE container and is suitable for low- and medium-expansion discharge equipment and conventional fixed or portable proportioning systems.
Key Features:
• Aqueous Film Forming Foam concentrate.
• 6% proportioning ratio.
• 20-liter package.
• SAFEGUARD BIOSOLV C6 product.
• Intended for non-polar hydrocarbon fuel fires.
• Suitable for Class B hydrocarbon fires.
• Suitable for selected Class A applications.
• Compatible with fresh water and seawater.
• Formulated with C6 fluorosurfactants.
• Stated as free from PFOA and PFOS.
• Described as non-toxic, non-hazardous and biodegradable.
• Fast fire knockdown.
• Burn-back resistance.
• Post-fire security.
• Compatible with dry chemical powder extinguishing agents.
• Suitable for low- and medium-expansion discharge devices.
• UL Listed.
• Conforms to ICAO Level-C according to the data sheet.
How AFFF Works:
Aqueous Film:
The foam spreads across the fuel surface and forms a thin aqueous film that suppresses flammable vapors.
Foam Blanket:
The stable foam blanket separates the fuel surface from oxygen and helps prevent re-ignition.
Cooling Effect:
Water released from the foam bubbles cools the fuel surface and reduces the energy required for continued burning.
Proportioning Ratio:
• 6 parts foam concentrate.
• 94 parts water.
• Fresh water or seawater.
• Use properly calibrated proportioning equipment.
Typical Properties:
Appearance:
• Amber color.
pH:
• 6 to 8.5.
Viscosity:
• 200 cSt maximum.
Specific Gravity:
• 1.02 ± 0.02.
Sludge Content:
• 0.5% maximum.
Expansion:
• 6 to 10.
25% Drainage Time:
• Greater than 90 seconds.
Film Forming Test:
• Greater than zero according to the data sheet.
Fire Performance According to UL 162:2018:
• Fire extinction: ≤ 3 minutes.
• Torch test: Passes.
• Burn-back resistance: ≥ 5 minutes.
Fire Performance According to ICAO Level-C:
• Fire extinction: ≤ 1 minute.
• Burn-back resistance: ≥ 5 minutes.
Applications:
• Crude oil.
• Petrol.
• Diesel.
• Kerosene.
• Heptane.
• Other non-polar hydrocarbon fuels.
• Wood.
• Paper.
• Selected plastics.
Typical Areas of Application:
• Fuel storage tanks.
• Process areas.
• Power stations.
• Fuel warehouses.
• Fuel stations.
• Petrochemical facilities.
• Marine terminals.
• Offshore platforms.
• Hydrocarbon storage and transport areas.
• Airport and aviation-fuel facilities according to approved design.
• Facilities handling flammable liquids.
Compatible Proportioning Equipment:
• Balanced pressure pump proportioners.
• In-line balanced pressure proportioners.
• Bladder tanks with ratio flow controllers.
• Around-the-pump proportioners.
• Fixed in-line venturi proportioners.
• Portable in-line venturi proportioners.
• Hand-line nozzles with fixed eductors or pick-up tubes.
Instructions for Use:
• Do not use on energized electrical fires.
• Do not use on chemicals that react dangerously with water.
• Avoid eye and skin contact.
• Avoid ingestion.
• Use sealed safety goggles.
• Use PVC, nitrile or butyl-rubber gloves.
• Use suitable protective clothing and boots.
• Dispose of waste according to applicable regulations.
• Prevent discharge into groundwater, surface water or storm drains.
Environmental Information:
The product is described as:
• PFOA free.
• PFOS free.
• Non-toxic.
• Non-hazardous.
• Biodegradable.
Foam waste must still be handled through an authorized treatment or disposal facility.
Storage:
• Store in a dry, well-ventilated location.
• Do not expose containers directly to sunlight.
• Preferably stack containers in a single layer.
• Do not exceed two stacked layers.
• Recommended storage temperature: 0°C to 49°C.
Packaging:
• Capacity: 20 liters.
• Container: HDPE.
• Shape: Rectangular.
• Approximate length: 265 mm.
• Approximate width: 230 mm.
• Approximate height: 410 mm.
Approvals and Standards Mentioned:
• UL Listed.
• UL 162:2018.
• ICAO Level-C.
Important Notes:
Maintain the correct 6% proportioning ratio and do not use the concentrate undiluted.
Confirm compatibility with the fuel, proportioning system and discharge equipment before use.
The product is intended primarily for non-polar hydrocarbon fuels and is not automatically suitable for water-miscible polar solvents.
Refer to the attached data sheet for complete storage, handling, proportioning, testing and approval information.
