2024年9月10日 · Fire safety regulations are evolving, and one significant change on the horizon is the phase-out of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire extinguishers. By 4 July 2025, the use of AFFF foam extinguishers will be completely banned.

2024年6月8日 · Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) stands as a frontline defence against flammable liquid fires, renowned for its rapid extinguishing capabilities. In this article, we explore the complete facts surrounding AFFF, shedding light on its composition, applications, benefits, and drawbacks.

What are AFFF extinguishers? AFFF stands for Aqueous Film Forming Foam, a previously common type of foam fire extinguisher designed for use against class A fires (solid combustibles such as paper, wood and textiles) and certain class B fires (diesel, petrol and paint).

2023年8月11日 · Safelincs have discontinued fire extinguishers containing AFFF foam due to the harmful nature of fluorine compounds its fire fighting foam contains. Imminent legislation is likely to prohibit the manufacture and sale of AFFF foam extinguishers in the UK before 2026.

2019年2月20日 · Foam fire extinguishers are rated primarily for Class A and B fires. An example of one of our best-selling foam extinguishers is the FireShield 9 Litre AFFF Foam. Foam fire extinguishers come in multiple sizes including 3l, 6l and 9l- with smaller 1l and 600ml versions available for vehicle use.

2024年10月23日 · AFFF extinguishers are known for their effectiveness in suppressing flammable liquid fires by creating a foam barrier that cuts off oxygen to the fire. However, the PFAS chemicals in AFFF do not break down easily in nature.

2023年4月5日 · Foam fire extinguishers, also known as Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) extinguishers, are only suitable for putting out certain fire types. In this guide, we’ll be covering everything you need to know about foam fire extinguisher use, how they work, and more.

2022年12月20日 · AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) is a fluorine-containing firefighting foam primarily used to extinguish flammable liquids such as petrol. It forms a water film between the flammable liquid and the foam, and this allows the foam to …

Mechanical Foam Fire Extinguisher (AFFF or AR-AFFF) has the ability to from an aqueous film, which quickly forms over water insoluble hydrocarbon fuel surfaces causing rapid fire extinguishment and vapour suppression for Class B fires.

2024年2月23日 · AFFF works by smothering the fire and sealing in the flammable vapours. This prevents the fire from re-igniting. It also allows foam fire extinguishers to put out flammable liquid fires, by creating a barrier between the liquid’s surface and the flames.