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CLEAN AGENT GASES
NOVEC 1230 OR FK-5-1-12 GAS
WET CHEMICAL OR K-TYPE AGENT
NOVEC 1230 OR FK-5-1-12 GAS
Novec 1230 and FK-5-1-12 refer to the same clean fire suppression agent.
✅ What is Novec 1230 / FK-5-1-12?
- Chemical name: Dodecafluoro-2-methylpentan-3-one
- Trade name: Novec™ 1230 (by 3M), also known generically as FK-5-1-12
- Formula: C₆F₁₂O
After 3M discontinued Novec 1230 production (announced in 2022, with wind-down by 2025), other manufacturers now market FK-5-1-12 under different names, but the chemical and performance remain identical.
Key Features of FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230):
Feature Benefit Clean agent Leaves no residue, safe for electronics Non-conductive Safe for electrical and electronic equipment Fast acting Extinguishes fires in seconds Low toxicity Safe for occupied areas (people can be present) Environmentally friendly Very low GWP (~1), short atmospheric lifetime (~5 days) Non-ozone depleting Safe for ozone layer Stored as liquid, discharged as gas Efficient storage and distribution.
Applications of Novec 1230 / FK-5-1-12:
1. Data Centers & Server Rooms
- Protects servers, switches, routers
- Avoids water damage from sprinklers
2. Telecom & Network Closets
- Ideal for 19” smart racks and distributed IT sites
3. Control Panels & Electrical Cabinets
- Tube-based systems for localized suppression
4. Archives & Museums
- Protects sensitive documents, artwork, and equipment
5. Medical Equipment Rooms
- MRI, CT, and laboratory machines that must avoid dust or residue
6. Marine & Aviation
- Used in engine rooms, electronics bays (FAA & IMO compliant)
7. EV Battery Compartments
- Emerging use in electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
📦 Storage & System Types:
- Stored in cylinders as a liquid, pressurized with nitrogen
- Discharged as a gas, flooding the protected area rapidly
- Can be deployed through:
- Total flooding systems
- Tube-based localized suppression
- Modular systems for racks or enclosures
- Total flooding systems
FM 200 OR HFC227EA GAS
WET CHEMICAL OR K-TYPE AGENT
NOVEC 1230 OR FK-5-1-12 GAS
FM-200 / HFC-227ea: What It Is & Where It’s Used
FM-200 is the trade name for the clean fire suppression agent HFC-227ea (heptafluoropropane), widely used in mission-critical environments where clean, fast, and non-damaging fire protection is essential.
🔥 How FM-200 Works
- Discharged within 10 seconds to flood the protected space.
- Extinguishes fire via heat absorption and chemical interruption of the combustion process.
- Requires airtight enclosure for total flooding systems.
- Safe for occupied spaces when properly designed.
Applications of FM-200 (HFC-227ea):
Industry / Sector Use Case Data Centers Server rooms, IT cabinets Telecommunications Switch rooms, base stations Archives & Libraries Rare books, documents, tapes, media vaults Medical Facilities MRI and imaging equipment rooms Oil & Gas Control rooms, MCCs, substations Marine / Ships Engine rooms, electronics bays Power Generation Electrical control rooms, substations Military / Defense Radar rooms, control systems, sensitive equipment .
🧯 System Types:
- Total Flooding Systems
- FM-200 is discharged to fill an entire room (e.g., server room, control room).
- FM-200 is discharged to fill an entire room (e.g., server room, control room).
- Enclosure-Based (Local)
- For cabinets, racks, or vehicles, FM-200 can be used in modular or tube-based systems.
- For cabinets, racks, or vehicles, FM-200 can be used in modular or tube-based systems.
- Tube-Based Systems
- Detection tube ruptures at high temperature → triggers FM-200 release at the fire origin (e.g., inside electrical panels or engine bays).
Advantages vs Disadvantages :
✅ Pros ⚠️ Cons Clean – no residue High GWP (subject to regulation) Fast suppression (<10 seconds) Airtight room & regular maintenance required Safe for electronics & data Storage cylinders need space Safe for occupied areas (if properly designed) Costly compared to CO₂ or powder systems Proven track record globally Not ideal for very large open areas.
🔒 Compliance and Standards
FM-200 systems comply with:
- NFPA 2001 (Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems)
- ISO 14520
- UL & FM Approvals
WET CHEMICAL OR K-TYPE AGENT
WET CHEMICAL OR K-TYPE AGENT
WET CHEMICAL OR K-TYPE AGENT
✅ Wet Chemical (K-Type) Fire Suppression Agents: What They Are & How They're Used
Wet Chemical agents—commonly referred to as Class K agents—are specialized firefighting chemicals designed to suppress kitchen and cooking oil fires. They are essential for commercial kitchens, restaurants, food trucks, and any area where deep fat fryers or grease-heavy appliances are used.
🔬 What Is a Wet Chemical / Class K Agent?
- Composition: Typically a potassium-based solution, such as:
- Potassium acetate
- Potassium carbonate
- Potassium citrate
- Potassium acetate
- Appearance: Clear or slightly yellowish liquid, stored under pressure.
- Discharge: Forms a fine mist spray that cools the surface and suppresses vapors.
🔥 How It Works (Saponification):
- Rapid Cooling:
- The wet chemical absorbs heat, cooling the burning oil below its ignition point.
- The wet chemical absorbs heat, cooling the burning oil below its ignition point.
- Saponification (unique to K-type agents):
- Reacts with hot oils and fats to form a soapy foam layer.
- This foam smothers the fire and prevents reignition by sealing off oxygen and vapors.
- Reacts with hot oils and fats to form a soapy foam layer.
Ideal Applications for K-Type Agents:
Environment Fire Hazard Protected Commercial kitchens Deep fat fryers, flat-top grills, woks Restaurants and cafés Open flame and oil-based cooking Food trucks / kiosks Compact areas with high fire risk Hotels & institutions Industrial fryers and ovens Marine kitchens Galley fire protection .
🧯 Used In:
System TypeDescriptionFixed Suppression SystemsAutomatically installed in hoods and ductsTube-Based SystemsTube detects heat → bursts → releases K-agent mistK-Class Fire ExtinguishersManual use near cooking stations (silver cylinder, often labeled "K")
🔒 Compliance & Standards:
- NFPA 17A: Wet chemical fire suppression systems
- UL 300: Standard for testing of kitchen suppression systems
- NFPA 96: Ventilation and fire protection of commercial cooking operations