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    UniversalF3 Green™

    Fluorine Free Foam (F3)


    Introducing UniversalF3 Green… the New Green St
    Alcohol Resistant Fluorine Free Foam (F3)

    The new state-of-the-art


    Foam is the gold standard for
    fighting and suppressing high
    risk, flammable liquid fires and
    our UniversalC6 Gold is the state-
    of-the-art in C6 foam technology.
    Today, environmental, health
    and safety concerns have given
    rise to a need for a Fluorine Free
    Foam, particularly for use where
    the foam cannot be contained to
    prevent ground or water infiltration.
    Introducing UniversalF3 Green™,
    the new “green” standard in foam
    fire suppression.

    High performance with minimal Effective and efficient Ideal for high risk situations
    environmental impact UniversalF3 Green provides a vapor UniversalF3 Green is ideal for use wherever oil,
    UniversalF3 Green is a unique, patented foam suppressing foam blanket on unignited gasoline, diesel fuel, or aviation fuel are stored,
    with no added fluorine, fluorosurfactants, hydrocarbon spills and polar solvents. It processed, transported or used. It can also
    fluoropolymers, organohalogen, PFAS, PFOA produces a vapor sealing blanket of foam that be used on polar solvents such as alcohol,
    and PFOS. When environmental impact is a rapidly spreads over the surface of the fuel to ketones, esters and ethers. UniversalF3 Green
    primary concern, UniversalF3 Green is ideal. It efficiently control and extinguish the blaze. can also be used for combating Class A fires.
    is biodegradable and is especially suited for It is intended for use at 3% using standard
    emergency incidents where the containment foam proportioning equipment, and should
    of fire water runoff cannot be guaranteed. be used with air aspirating discharge devices
    such as low expansion branch nozzles.
    tandard

    Testing and Listing


    UniversalF3 Green has been rigorously tested
    in a variety of situations. Consult with your
    National Foam representative for the latest
    information. UniversalF3 Green is listed
    by Underwriters Laboratories to UL162.
    UniversalF3 Green can be used with a wide
    range of devices in combination with:
    • fresh water
    • brackish water
    • sea water

    For complete details on


    all UL listings, visit the UL
    Online Directory.

    Get the Foam Facts


    Question? UniversalC6 Gold™ AR-AFFF (C6) UniversalF3 Green™ AR-F3 (F3)
    Fluorinated (or PFAS containing) foams use Fluorine Free foams (F3) do not use any
    fluorosurfactants to enhance performance. fluorosurfactants and so are called “Fluorine Free”.
    What are the different National Foam’s fluorinated products are based These utilize a different chemistry which does not
    types of foam? on C6 chemistry and follow the EPA’s Product rely on any persistant ingredients for performance.
    Stewardship Program 2010/15 and the SNUR.

    Yes, tanks and pipework can be flushed if Yes, if you are thinking of changing to a
    changing from brand ‘A’ to brand ‘B’ or from C8 to Fluorine Free foam then ask National Foam for
    Can I change from one C6. NFPA11 states that different foam concentrates more information on how to flush and dispose
    foam type to another? should not be mixed. This means that foam of tank washings.
    storage tanks and pipework must be thoroughly
    cleaned prior to new foam being added.

    High-temperature incineration is the most National Foam’s F3 products do not contain any
    responsible way of disposing of fluorinated foams. persistent ingredients, they are biodegradable. It is
    How do I dispose of the Flushing them down the drain is not an acceptable important that all Local, State and Federal disposal
    foam concentrate? method of disposal. Always be sure to follow Local, regulations are adhered to.
    State and Federal disposal regulations.

    Yes, but make sure you double check the listings Yes, but as these products are gaining new listings
    Will my discharge and approvals. If moving from C8 to C6 and the and approvals on an on-going basis, make sure you
    devices be compatible listing and approvals have not changed, then the consult with National Foam.
    with the new foam? devices will still be approved. This can be checked
    at the UL Online Directory.
    We’re already there.™

    350 East Union Street, West Chester, PA 19382


    Office:610-363-1400 • Fax: 610-431-7084
    Email: [email protected] • Web: www.nationalfoam.com

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