The effective life of chemguard foam concentrates can be maximized through optimal storage conditions and proper handling.
Afff 3 shelf life.
When stored in other than the manufacturers supplied container please check with chemguard for storage guidelines.
Shelf life fireade ar afff has a 20 25 year shelf life in a sealed container.
If stored above 120 degrees f the shelf life can be decreased.
This concentrate can be used on either conventional class b fuels or the polar solvent type class b fuels.
Stored in original unbroken packaging the product will have a long shelf life.
The 2016 edition of nfpa 11 section 4 3 2 4 2 states foam concentrates shall be stored within the listed temperature limitations.
In general the higher the storage temperature the shorter the shelf life of a foam concentrate.
As with all foams shelf life will be dependent on storage temperatures and conditions.
Freezing of the product should be avoided.
Storage shelf life when stored in the packaging supplied polyethyl ene drums or pails or in equipment recommended by the manufacturer as part of the foam system within the temperature limits specified the shelf life of ansulite 3 afc 3a afff concentrate is about 20 25 years the factors affecting shelf life and stability for ansulite afff concentrates are discussed in detail in ansul technical bulletin no.
2 c to 49 c a shelf life of between 20 25 years can be expected.
If however the product is frozen during storage or transportation it must.
Shelf life 10 years if stored according to our recommendations see technical info leaflet tm014 storage of synthetic fire extinguishing foam concentrates.
Ansulite arc 3 or 6 freeze protected ar afff concentrate ansulite arc 3 or 6 freeze protected ar afff concentrate s minimum use temperature is the lowest of all conventional ar afff products on the market.
Available in jerrycans plastic drums iron drums pallet containers totes and in bulk.
Chemguard foam concentrates have demonstrated effective firefighting performance with contents stored in the original package under proper conditions for more than 10 years.
The factors affecting shelf life and stability for ansulite afff concentrates are discussed in detail in ansul technical bulletin no.
Ideal for use for your oil tankers and helidecks foam systems when stored correctly in accordance with the manufacturer s guidelines or in the containers it is supplied in it will generally have a shelf life in excess of 10 years global availability fleet flexibility and standardisation make it ideal for a long term solution.
