F-500 Encapsulator Agent
Encapsulator Agents are not traditional firefighting foams. Foam extinguishers and other foam solutions work on a mechanical level to mitigate flammable liquids, while Encapsulator Agents act on a molecular level, altering the composition of a water droplet with the introduction of spherical micelles. Unlike dry chemical extinguishers using agents like ammonium phosphate or potassium bicarbonate, our Agent targets all four legs of the fire tetrahedron simultaneously, providing a comprehensive solution for multi-class hazards
Our F-500 Encapsulator Agent is a versatile fire-extinguishing agent, effective against Class A fires, involving ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, or cloth, Class B fires with combustible liquids, Class C fires involving electrical equipment within energized environments, and Class D fires involving combustible metals. It is even effective against complex hazards like three-dimensional or flowing fuel fires and lithium-ion battery fires.
F-500 EA® Features
Combustible metals, lithium-ion batteries, synthetic fabrics, and other hazardous materials are increasingly common in homes, workplaces, and industrial facilities, posing challenges for traditional fire suppression systems. The F-500 Encapsulator Agent, our flagship fire-extinguishing agent, offers four unique features that make it highly effective for these modern hazards. F-500 EA® excels in addressing fires involving Class A, B, and C hazards, while also being environmentally friendly.
For those prioritizing environmental compliance, F-500 EA® contains no fluorinated active ingredients, avoiding concerns about global warming and ozone layer impacts. It is fully compliant with environmental regulations, including SARA Title III and CERCLA, and can be safely discarded as non-hazardous waste under RCRA CFR261, making it a safer alternative to traditional chemical agents and halon extinguishers.
Encapsulation
F-500 EA® provides exceptional encapsulation for both polar and non-polar fuels, significantly reducing the risk of re-ignition and delivering long-term, stable burn-back resistance. Unlike foam solutions that may struggle with flammable liquids, F-500 EA® ensures three-dimensional flowing fuel fire suppression and superior hazard mitigation.
- Expand Hazard Mitigation Capabilities
- Establish Confident Incident Response
- Experience Long-term Stable Burn Back Resistance
- Prevent Re-ignition
Rapid Heat Reduction
F-500 EA® molecules form an outer layer on each water droplet, driving heat internally where micro spherical micelles absorb thermal energy. This advanced design ensures rapid cooling and reduces re-ignition risks in hazardous environments.
- Expand Rapid Knockdown Capabilities
- Improve Droplet Utilization
- Prevent Scalding Steam and Excess Runoff
- Decrease Time, Resources, and Exposure
Free Radical Interruption
F-500 EA® reduces harmful hydrocarbons in smoke and soot by interrupting the free radical chain chemical reaction, ensuring cleaner, safer suppression of fires.
- Reduce Carcinogenic Toxin Concentration
- Promote Department and Employee Health
- Improve Visibility and Air Quality
- Reduce Environmental Contamination
Sustainability
F-500 EA® is a fluorine-free, non-corrosive, and biodegradable fire extinguisher agent capable of addressing three-dimensional, multi-class hazards.
- Improve Community Health
- Prevent Hazardous and Costly Cleanup
- Avoid Machinery Deterioration
- Reduce Environmental Contamination
F-500 EA® Compliance
Tests an Encapsulator Agent’s ability to render hydrocarbon based fuel nonflammable and nonignitable
Recognizes third-party scientific testing of Encapsulator Agents on lithium-ion battery fire hazards.
Tests a wetting agent’s ability to mitigate Class A and Class B fire hazards as well as flammable spill control.
Tests a fire extinguisher’s ability to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires under 600 Wh.
FAQS
Our F-500 EA® Fire Extinguisher is ideal for fire departments and industries facing incipient lithium-ion battery fires including smartphones, laptops, drones, e-bikes, power tools, and more. For larger lithium-ion battery hazards found in electric vehicles, charging stations, parking garages, battery energy storage systems, data centers, warehouses, and recycling centers, we recommend our F-500 EA® QAMU, F-500 EA® Mobile Cart, and Diamond Doser® Fire Suppression System powered by F-500 EA® for adequate lithium-ion battery fire protection.
Our F-500 EA® Fire Extinguisher is ideal for fire departments and industries facing incipient lithium-ion battery fires including smartphones, laptops, drones, e-bikes, power tools, and more. For larger lithium-ion battery hazards found in electric vehicles, charging stations, parking garages, battery energy storage systems, data centers, warehouses, and recycling centers, we recommend our F-500 EA® QAMU, F-500 EA® Mobile Cart, and Diamond Doser® Fire Suppression System powered by F-500 EA® for adequate lithium-ion battery fire protection.
Our F-500 EA® Fire Extinguisher is ideal for fire departments and industries facing incipient lithium-ion battery fires including smartphones, laptops, drones, e-bikes, power tools, and more. For larger lithium-ion battery hazards found in electric vehicles, charging stations, parking garages, battery energy storage systems, data centers, warehouses, and recycling centers, we recommend our F-500 EA® QAMU, F-500 EA® Mobile Cart, and Diamond Doser® Fire Suppression System powered by F-500 EA® for adequate lithium-ion battery fire protection.
