Lithium-ion Battery Protection
The fluorine free solution delivering lithium ion battery fire protection to first responders and industry leaders
The fluorine free solution delivering lithium ion battery fire protection to first responders and industry leaders
Lithium ion batteries are found in various contemporary devices, such as laptops and smartphones, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles due to their high energy density and reusability. However, they pose unique fire risks that differ from conventional blazes. A lithium ion battery fire, presenting Class A, Class B and Class C hazards, typically occurs due to thermal runaway. Lithium ion battery cells become overheated, which causes a chain reaction that can lead to a catastrophic fire or explosion without proper mitigation.
F-500 EA® is UL Listed Wetting Agent for Class A and Class B hazards, and further F-500 EA® has been successfully third party tested and witnessed to comply with NFPA Standard 18A, Section 7.7 – Encapsulator Agent – Spherical Micelle Stability Test. Additionally, NFPA has recognized over 15 years of independent scientific testing of F-500 EA® for the suppression of lithium-ion battery fires across multiple continents.
Key benefits for Our Customer
MITIGATE
FLAMMABILITY
An Encapsulator Agent is an efficient lithium ion battery fire extinguisher. F-500 EA encapsulates flammable corrosive electrolyte and rapidly absorbs thermal energy from high temperature flames. This successfully halts cell-to-cell ignition, also known as thermal runaway propagation. These features allow F-500 EA to provide long term stable burn back resistance and prevent reignition.
MITIGATE
EXPLOSIVITY
F-500 EA ceases the production of explosive off-gases emitted by burning lithium ion batteries, such as Hydrogen (H2), Methane (CH4), and Ethylene (C2H4). This is especially important while extinguishing lithium ion battery fires within enclosed environments, such as apartments, data centers, aircraft cabins, energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and more.
MITIGATE
TOXICITY
Encapsulator Agents reduce the concentration of toxic off-gases produced during a lithium ion battery fire, including Hydrogen Fluoride (HF), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Many burning lithium ion batteries release both explosive and toxic off-gases, making it a necessity for firefighters to exercise caution and utilize personal protective equipment.
F-500 EA IS TESTED, RECOGNISED, AND UTILISED BY TODAYS TRAILBLAZERS
Renowned organizations like Bosch, General Motors, Tesla, and more are benefiting from the peace of mind provided by the world’s most versatile lithium ion battery fire extinguisher: F-500 EA.
From consumer electronics and electric vehicles to industrial equipment and energy storage systems, lithium-ion batteries can be found everywhere. At the same time, steel is being replaced with lighter alloys, such as aluminum, magnesium and titanium. This trend is creating new challenges for industry professionals and first responders who are faced with new and unique hazards associated with modern manufacturing.
The following events have led to F-500 Encapsulator Agent (F-500 EA) becoming the agent of choice for lithium-ion battery f ire suppression and hazard mitigation.
Did You Know
F-500 EA has undergone over 15 years of rigorous third-party testing on lithium-ion battery fires, sparked by the European automotive industry in 2008.
Did You Know
A single 20L drum of F-500 EA has been used to efficiently extinguish a Tesla fire.
Did You Know
NFPA and NEN recognized F-500 EA has been tested up to 3,400 Wh, far exceeding the NEN NTA 8133 minimum of 600 Wh.
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Port Authority NY NJ - Test
2022
F-500 EA Extinguishes a 20.46kWh EV Battery from a Delivery Van
F-500 EA Extinguishes an EV Battery
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