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    STHAMEX®-AFFF 3% F-15 #4341

    AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM CONCENTRATE

    Description
    STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 is a synthetic, aqueous It is also used in plastics and recycling industries and
    film forming fire extinguishing foam concentrate, generally, where large fire loads have to be extin-
    based on surface active agents. Special surfactants, guished safely and within the shortest time possible.
    fluorinated components and freeze protection chara- When used near electrical installations observe
    cterise the composition of this outstanding product. DIN/VDE-0132, or equivalent national standards.
    Using only the latest C6 technology, the fluorinated
    components contained in STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F- Environment
    15 are in full compliance with Directive EU 757/2010. None of the raw materials used in our products are
    banned. Our foam concentrates comply with the
    Properties latest environmental regulations, such as ‘Commis-
    STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 forms foam very readily sion Regulation (EU) No 757/2010’, amending ‘(EC)
    and is used for both low and medium expansion No 850/2004.’ STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 will also
    foam applications. The film forming and re-ignition comply with the ‘significant new use rule (SNUR)’ for
    preventing ingredients of STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylate proposed by
    provide for extremely fast and effective extinction the Environmental Protection Agency, which will
    especially when used on class B fires. The aqueous come into effect in due course.
    film formed out of the draining foam solution spreads
    extremely fast and enhances the flowing properties Compatibility with other foam
    and burn-back resistance of the foam. The extinction concentrates
    time is reduced considerably and the fire source Mixing for immediate use:
    cooled. The aqueous film even extinguishes areas STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 may be mixed at any
    scarcely covered with foam and prevents re-igniting proportion with equivalent foam concentrates if used
    of areas, where the foam layer is ruptured. The foam immediately.
    is stable and in combination with the aqueous film, it Mixing for long term storage:
    forms a lasting, gastight layer on flammable areas. Prior to replenishment, the quality of STHAMEX ®-
    Due to its high foam density a long throwing range AFFF 3% F-15 stocks should be examined by our
    can be achieved. The foam is oleophobic, i.e. it does laboratory.
    not pick up fuel and is therefore particularly suitable Blending of STHAMEX®-AFFF 3% F-15 with similar
    for „sub-surface“ foam application. Plastics are AFFF concentrates for long-term storage is not
    covered evenly and wetted thoroughly. On hydrocar- recommended unless tested and approved by our
    bon products STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 can be laboratory.
    applied as non-aspirated, aqueous solution by me- Mixing with synthetic concentrates:
    ans of e.g. water monitors, water sprinklers, deluge STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 must not be mixed with
    systems etc. synthetic detergent, alcohol resistant, or protein
    STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 is not suitable for use on foam concentrates.
    polar solvents, e.g. alcohols. Mixing with other expanded foams:
    STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 does not contain silico- When deployed, STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 foam is
    nes. compatible with all other generated foams.

    Application Compatibility with powder


    STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 is used at 3% concentra- STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 is suitable for the com-
    tion and applied with all standard low and medium bined use with foam compatible dry chemical pow-
    expansion foam equipment and fixed foam installati- ders.
    ons especially for class B fires. The non-aspirated
    solution of STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 can be ap- Packaging
    plied using water monitors, water sprinklers or STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 is available in jerrycans,
    deluge systems. Seawater, brackish water and trea- plastic drums, iron drums, pallet containers (totes)
    ted industrial water do not affect the outstanding fire and in bulk.
    performance.
    STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 is used in petrochemical
    industries, on airports and in on- and offshore areas.
    STHAMEX®-AFFF 3% F-15 #4341
    AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM CONCENTRATE

    Storage Approval
    STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 is stored long term in the STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 is approved as fire ex-
    sealed original containers or in non-corrosive plastic tinguishing agent for fires of class A and B according
    or stainless steel tanks. High temperatures up to to the following standards:
    50°C do not affect the quality, neither does tempora- Certificate No.: KB-290/14
    ry freezing below the specified frost resistance limit. Part 3 (Heptane): IB/IB
    (see technical leaflet TM 014 "Storage of synthetic
    Part 1: Medium ex.
    foam concentrates"). Before re-filling foam con-
    centrate stocks arrange for a quality check-up by our ICAO Airport Services Manual
    laboratory. Low expansion foam --- Level B

    Shelf Life IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1312 non-polar (Heptane)


    STHAMEX ®-AFFF 3% F-15 has a shelf life of >10
    years, if stored according to our recommendations
    (see technical info leaflet TM014 'Storage of Synthe-
    tic Fire Extinguishing Foam Concentrates’).

    Physical properties and technical data STHAMEX®-AFFF 3% F-15


    3% low expansion foam non-polar liquids
    Recommended induction rate
    3% medium expansion foam non-polar liquids
    Foam expansion* 5 - 10 low expansion foam*
    (according to EN 1568) 60 - 120 medium expansion foam*
    25%/50% water drainage time* 2 - 4 minutes 4 - 8 minutes low expansion foam*
    (according to EN 1568) 1 - 3 minutes 3 - 5 minutes medium expansion foam*
    Colour colorless to yellow
    pH value at 20°C 6,5 - 8,5
    Density at 20°C 1,040 ± 0,02 g/ml

    Version: 09
    Sediments none
    Surface tension/Spreading coefficient < 17,0 mN/m > 3 mN/m (Cyclohexane)
    Frost resistance -15°C
    Viscosity at 20°C < 10 mm²/sec
    at 0°C < 20 mm²/sec
    PD - 4341 - V09 - STHAMEX-AFFF 3% F-15 #4341 - EN

    at -15°C < 50 mm²/sec


    Ersetzt: 30.01.2018

    STHAMEX®-AFFF 3% F-15 is physiologically harmless and readily bio degradable. Fluorine components
    Environmental acceptability
    are not fully degradable. See material safety data sheet for further information.
    STHAMEX®-AFFF 3% F-15 poses no health risk, provided it is used as intended as fire extinguishing
    foam. Fire fighting exercise and testing may have to be agreed with local authorities. Take into account
    Special notes
    when spraying persons with foam that they will not be able to breathe whilst covered with foam. See
    material safety data sheet for further information.
    Änderungen / Irrtum vorbehalten

    * Foam expansion and drainage times may vary, depending on foam equipment and operating pressure.
    Stand vom: 11.04.2019

    Hauptsitz Hamburg: Verkaufsbüro Hannover: Verkaufsbüro Jena:


    Liebigstraße 5 • 22113 Hamburg/Germany Tel.: +49 (0)511 76835845 Tel.: +49 (0)3641 6353857
    Tel.: +49 (0)40 736168-0 • Fax: +49 (0)40 736168-60 Fax: +49 (0)511 76835846 Fax: +49 (0)3641 6353859
    info@sthamer.com • www.sthamer.com

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