Acceptable Materials Of Construction ANSUL INCORPORATED
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 For Use With Ansul Foam Concentrates
Tests have been performed with ANSULITE AFFF and other Ansul foam agents to determine compatibility with various foam system components. The recommendations contained in this bulletin are based upon both con- trolled test results and proven field applications. Only the most commonly used construction materials are addressed in this bulletin. Alternative pipe, fittings, and valves may be used in some cases if acceptable to the customer and/or the authority having jurisdiction. Please consult Ansul Incorporated, Distributor Technical Services, for specific guidelines concerning any ques- tion of materials compatibility. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Storage Tanks: Fiberglass – Isophthalic Polyester Resin, Epoxy Resin, or Vinylester Resin (Premium) Polyethylene – High density cross-linked polyethylene Stainless Steel – 304 and 316 Carbon Steel – Expansion dome required with concentrate filled to mid-point of dome (Interior coatings are not recommended due to surface activity of foam concentrates.) Aluminum – Alloys 3003-H-14 and 6061-T-6 (Only for use with AFFF) Concentrate Piping: Teflon tape is recommended on all threaded fittings. Concentrates may dissolve some pipe joint compounds (pipe dope). Brass – Red brass, naval brass Stainless Steel – 304 and 316 Plastic – Fiberglass (green thread), PVC Black Iron – Recommended for AFFF, including alcohol resistant concentrate when piping is flooded (Not recommended for protein based agents due to problems with corrosion and solids content of protein agents.) NOTE: GALVANIZED PIPE AND FITTINGS MUST NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH UNDILUTED CONCENTRATE AS CORROSION WILL RESULT. Gaskets: BUNA-N, EPDM®, Teflon®, Viton®, Asbestos, Blue-Gard Style 3000® Painted Surfaces: Any foam concentrate spilled on painted surfaces should be flushed off with water immediately. The solvents in the concentrate may cause peeling or streaking of the paint.
ANSUL and ANSULITE are registered trademarks.
Blue-Gard Style 3000 is a registered trademark of Garlock Mechanical Packing Division, Palmyra, NY. Ethylene-Propylene Terpolymers (EPDM) are listed under the tradename Nordel. Nordel, Teflon, and Viton are registered trademarks of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, DE.
Form No. F-90109-1 1997 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
