National Foam has announced the completion of its fluorine free foam manufacturing line expansion in Angier, North Carolina. This expansion, along with ongoing product initiatives, is designed to support the growing shift to synthetic fluorine free foam concentrates.
fluorine free foam production
“We have substantially increased our fluorine free foam production, to meet the rapidly growing demand in the marketplace,” said Bobby Nelson, the General Manager at National Foam.
Bobby Nelson adds, “With this new expansion, National Foam is well positioned to meet the needs of municipal and industrial users in North America, South America and beyond.”
Conversion to fluorine free foam systems
National Foam is ready for this anticipated change and offers a proven step-by-step conversion process
With the new administration expected to enact PFAS legislation, U.S. chemical, POG manufacturers and warehouse facilities will look to convert legacy foam sprinkler systems to fluorine free systems.
National Foam is ready for this anticipated change and offers a proven step-by-step conversion process that supports end-users throughout this foam concentrate and hardware transition, which has already been completed by some of the largest and most recognized chemical and POG companies in the world.
National Foam’s fluorine free foam manufacturing line
National Foam is one of the few firefighting foam manufacturers that utilize a dedicated fluorine free foam manufacturing line in the U.S., eliminating potential cross contamination from other foam concentrates.
The National Foam range of fluorine free foam concentrates offers the most third-party listings in the marketplace. “We’ve seen many claims about fluorine free foams in the markets we serve,” said Philip Novac, the Product Manager at National Foam.
Synthetic fluorine free concentrates
These National Foam synthetic fluorine free concentrates are 100% biodegradable, as well as GreenScreen certified. GreenScreen chemical hazard assessments require a comprehensive toxicological review of 18 human health and environmental hazard endpoints. Some of these synthetic fluorine free concentrates include:
- Universal F3 Green – U.L. Listed hydrocarbon and polar solvent foam concentrate, specifically formulated for fixed systems and fuel in depth fires.
- Avio F3 Green ICAO C – ICAO ‘C’ film-forming fluorine free foam for containing flammable Jet A and Jet A1 aviation fuel.
- Muni F3 Green Plus – U.L. listed superior synthetic fluorine free foam concentrate, engineered for municipal firefighters facing high-risk situations, including E15 gasoline fires.
- Muni F3 Green – U.L. listed synthetic fluorine free foam concentrate, designed for municipal and rural firefighting.