Aberdeen Foam 3% AFFF-LF-C6

Performance Approvals

Aberdeen Foam 3% AFFF−LF-C6 concentrate is accredited to International Foam Standards:

• UL 162
• EN 1568:2008 Part 3 (Grade 1B in both potable water and seawater)
• ICAO Level B
• IMO MSC.1/Circ 1312
• NATO stock number NSN 4210-99-152-2432

For further information or to request a copy of our certificates, please contact us.

Environmental impact

• Contain no fluorosurfactants of chain length greater than C6
• Biodegradable      
• Butyl carbitol free
• Low fluorine content (typical value: 0.5% fluorine)
• Low toxicity to aquatic organisms
• Meets European Commission Regulation EU 2017/1000
• Compliant with EPA 2010/15 PFOA Stewardship Programme

For more information on these environmental regulations, please visit our Knowledge Base.

Applications

Aberdeen Foam 3% AFFF-LF-C6 concentrate provides quality protection wherever hydrocarbons present a fire risk:

• Offshore platforms and helidecks
• Petrochemical refining, processing and storage facilities
• Marine terminals, power stations and road / rail loading racks
• Rapid Intervention Vehicles and aircraft hangar systems

Produced AFFF-LF foams can also be used as wetting agents for combating Class A fires (i.e.tyres, paper, wood) and for providing a vapour suppression blanket on hydrocarbon spills.

Proportioning information

Intended for use at 3% (3 parts foam concentrate to 97 parts water).

Aberdeen Foam 3% AFFF-LF-C6 concentrate is readily proportioned with the following equipment:

• In-line inductors (fixed or portable)
• Balanced pressure variable flow proportioners
• Around the pump proportioners
• Bladder tank Balanced Pressure proportioning skid
• Handline, aspirating nozzles with fixed inductor pickup tube

Physical properties

* Foam quality will depend on the foam equipment used and the operating conditions. The above are tested in accordance with UK Defence Standard 42-40.

** Maximum allowable amounts under European Regulation EU 2017/1000 are <25ppb for PFOA & its salts and <1000ppb for PFOA-related substances.

Additional information

For additional information on fire fighting foam concentrates including C6 foams, foam testing, compatibility, shelf life and pack sizes, please refer to our FAQs section.