Firetrace systems are filled with 3Mâ„¢ Novecâ„¢ 1230 which is one of the leading clean agents used for fire suppression. Clean agent fire suppression systems put out fires safely without damaging electronic equipment or machinery.
Novecâ„¢ 1230 is the brand name for the chemical compound FK-5-1-12, manufactured by 3M. The suppression agent is stored as a liquid and discharges as a gas when the system activates and is effective at suppressing class A, B, and C fires. It is nonconductive, noncorrosive, and leaves no residue so it will not harm equipment or people. Novecâ„¢ 1230 is considered environmentally friendly due to its low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
Firetrace systems can be installed with any of these agents:
How Does Novecâ„¢ 1230 Work?
Novecâ„¢ 1230 is the brand name for the chemical compound FK-5-1-12, manufactured by 3M. The suppression agent is stored as a liquid and discharges as a gas when the system activates and is effective at suppressing class A, B, and C fires. It is nonconductive, noncorrosive, and leaves no residue so it will not harm equipment or people. Novecâ„¢ 1230 is considered environmentally friendly due to its low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
Firetrace systems can be installed with any of these agents:
Advantages of Using Novecâ„¢ 1230
It is safe for people, so a fire suppression system with Novecâ„¢ 1230 can be installed in occupiable spaces
Toxicity studies show that if exposed to Novecâ„¢ 1230 it does not irritate the skin but may cause mild eye irritation. It is not a carcinogen, according to the Ames test.
It is considered a clean agent and is environmentally friendly
After a Novecâ„¢ 1230 fire suppression system puts out a fire, it evaporates immediately. You do not need to clean it up which minimizes the interruption of business operations.
Because it leaves no residue, Novecâ„¢ 1230 is safe for equipment, including sensitive electronics and machinery
