Fomtec LS is a multi purpose foam which can be used at low, medium and high expansions for the extinguishment of class B hydrocarbon fires such as small fuel spills (low & medium expansion), bench protection (medium expansion), and it can also be used for the control and extinction of cryogenic flammable liquid fires or vapour release from toxic spillage. At medium and high expansion, Fomtec LS can be used for total flooding of fires involving class A and class B materials. Medium expansion type is particularly suitable for small areas such as cellars and basements of buildings and high expansion type for large areas such as ship cargo or engine rooms. It is especially suitable for dealing with fires in inaccessible locations and where damage must be kept to a minimum. Fomtec LS EXP is suitable for Inside Air Applications.

Description

Fomtec  LS is a blend of high activity, synthetic, Alkyl sulphates, solvents and stabilisers.

Fomtec LS mixed with water and converted into finished foam via low, medium or high expansion foam making equipment combats fires by engulfing the area, restricting the supply of oxygen, cooling of the liquid surface, and the suppression of flammable gases evaporating from the hot liquid surface. Used as high expansion in complete filling of enclosed rooms the foam creates an inert atmosphere.

Fomtec LS should be used between 2% and 6% concentration in fresh or sea water if medium or high expansion foams are required depending on equipment used.

Application

Fomtec LS is a multi purpose foam which can be used at low, medium and high expansions for the extinguishment of class B hydrocarbon fires such as small fuel spills (low & medium expansion), bench protection (medium expansion), and it can also be used for the control and extinction of cryogenic flammable liquid fires or vapour release from toxic spillage.

At medium and high expansion, Fomtec LS can be used for total flooding of fires involving class A and class B materials. Medium expansion type is particularly suitable for small areas such as cellars and basements of buildings and high expansion type for large areas such as ship cargo or engine rooms. It is especially suitable for dealing with fires in inaccessible locations and where damage must be kept to a minimum.

Foaming Properties

The expansion will vary depending on the characteristics of the equipment used,flow and pressure.:

low expansion (1 to 20:1), medium expansion (20:1 to 200:1) and high expansion (200:1 to 1000:1).        

Proportioning

Fomtec LS can easily be proportioned at the correct dilution using conventional equipment such as:

l  Inline inductors.

l  Balanced pressure, variable flow proportioning systems.

l  Bladder tanks.

l  Around the pump proportioning systems.

l  Water turbine driven foam proportioners.

l  Self inducting branch pipes and nozzles

l  High expansion foam generators.

Technical data

Storage/Shelf Life

Packaging

We supply Fomtec in 25 litre cans and 200 litre drums. We can also ship in 1000 litre containers or in bulk.