STHAMEX AFFF 6% F-5 #4603
Mfg.: Dr.Sthamer – Hamburg
STHAMEX®-AFFF 6% F-5 (#4603)
STHAMEX AFFF 6% F-5 is a synthetic, aqueous film-forming fire-extinguishing foam concentrate based on surface-active agents.
Applications:
– Used at 6% concentration and applied with all standard low expansion foam equipment and fixed foam installations especially for class B fires.
– The non-aspirated solution of STHAMEX®-AFFF 6% F-5 can be applied using water monitors, water sprinklers or deluge systems.
– STHAMEX®-AFFF 6% F-5 is used in petrochemical industries, on airports and in on- and offshore areas.
– Seawater, brackish water and treated industrial water do not affect the outstanding fire performance.
Limitations:
– STHAMEX®-AFFF 6% F-5 is not suitable for use on polar solvents, such as alcohols.
Physical properties and technical data:
– Recommended induction rate: 6% low expansion foam, non-polar liquids
– Foam expansion* (according to EN 1568): 5 – 10 low expansion foam*
– 25% water drainage time (according to EN 1568): 2 – 4 minutes
– 50% water drainage time (according to EN 1568): 4 – 8 minutes
– Colour: yellow to brown
– pH value at 20°C : 6,5 – 8,5
– Density at 20°C : 1,010 ± 0,02 g/ml
– Sediments: none
– Surface tension: < 17,0 mN/m
– Spreading coefficient: > 3 mN/m (Cyclohexane)
– Frost resistance: -5°C (prevent from freezing)
– Viscosity at 20°C : < 5 mm²/sec
– Viscosity at 0°C : < 10 mm²/sec
– Viscosity at -5°C : < 30 mm²/sec
Shelf Life:
STHAMEX®-AFFF 6% F-5 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’).
Packaging:
STHAMEX®-AFFF 6% F-5 is available in jerrycans, plastic drums, pallet containers (totes).
Approval:
STHAMEX®-AFFF 6% F-5 is a type approved fire extinguishing agent for class B fires according to the following standards:
– Certificate No.: KB-302/14 Part 3 (Heptane): IA/IA
– ICAO Airport Services Manual Low expansion foam — Level B
