HT&K Firefighting2024

This led to intensive research activity in this area with signifi-
cant gains in FFF performance. The narrowing gap between

fluorinated and fluorine-free formulations now allows selec-
Firefighting Foam
tive replacement of fluorinated with fluorine-free foams for
some applications. ABOUT HT&K
The new MIL-PRF-32725 for municipal airports, for example, HT&K was founded in 2010 and has R&D and production
allows for longer extinguishment times but has very strict
requirements for PFAS content, degradation, and aquatic
facilities in Dongguan and Qingyuan, China. The R&D staff
and associates have more than 100 years of combined
Concentrates & Components
toxicity. This has been a very active area of research for experience in specialty polymers and fluorochemicals . The
HT&K and our products meet many exacting standards. company’sinitial focus was on textile chemicals, specialty
coatings, and surfactants.
Synthetic fluorine-free concentrate
for lithium-ion battery fires.
In 2018 HT&K decided to expand its activities into firefigh-
The high energy density of lithium-ion batteries poses an ting chemicals, with the objective to become a technology
inherent risk called thermal runaway, a self-accelerating and market leader in this segment.
reaction that occurs when a battery‘stemperature rises
uncontrollably. Once initiated, thermal runaway can lead
to catastrophic fires and explosions, and release of toxic
gases.
The proliferation of lithium-ion battery powered devices has

made this a fast-emerging problem, as traditional foams
are not effective on lithium-ion battery fires. The added
challenge is that there is no standardized performance
specification.
An extensive study using HT2070 at a 3% proportioning rate

on 280Ah lithium-ion battery fires was conducted at the
China University of Science and Technology. Excellent
results were recorded in comparison to the control with HT&K GROUP
water mist alone: Extinguishment times were reduced by 65 Chajiao Industrial Area, Zhongtang Town, Donggguan
% to 81%, secondary thermal runaway time was extended City, Guangdong Province, China
from 6.5 minutes to at least 16.25 minutes, and a significant Tel ：+86 (0)769 88118336 HT&K Anti-Fire Group
surface cooling effect was observed keeping the battery Fax ：+86 (0)769 88112580
surface temperature below 100℃ and reducing the Email : globalmarket@htekgroup.com Protecting life and property
production of toxic gases to low levels. HT2070 is suitable Web ： www.htekgroup.com
for sprinklers and fire extinguishers.
AREAS WITH A HIGH RISK OF DAMAGE FROM FIRE HT&K OFFERSA COMPLETE LINE OF SPECIALTY There are some performance-critical applications where
COMPONENTS and foam concentrates for the firefigh- rapid extinguishment is critical to avoiding disasters. In
ting industry to address the above hazards: an aircraft carrier, for example, the fire must be extin-
Fire was a great gift for humankind, but it can also pose guished rapidly, or munitions and fuel can explode with
significant risks to life and property. Unless extinguished immediate catastrophic effects on life and property.
quickly, it can cause great damage in the following areas: Fluorosurfactants and fluorinated foam stabilizers
for the formulation of AFFF, AR-FFF, FFFP, and AR-FFFP. Fires in chemical factories or storage tanks that are slow
These products are based on short chain C6 fluoroche- to extinguish cause atmospheric pollution with long term
micals which were produced by the telomer process. health effects on residents, vegetation, wildlife, and the
The telomer process does not produce PFOS and these water supply.
C6-based fluorochemicals do not degrade to form PFOS
or PFOA. All HT&K fluorochemicals comply with all national For the above reasons, most naval vessels have not tran-
regulations regarding levels of PFOA and PFOA precursors. sitioned to fluorine-free foams, and fluorinated foams
have been selectively used for the extinguishment of
Oil refineries Chemical plants Storage tanks many chemical fires. At HT&K, we believe that fluorinated
HT&K FLUOROCHEMICAL USAGE GUIDE foams will be used in performance-critical situations for
the foreseeable future, and we will continue to supply
Product Class Type AFFF AR-AFFF FFFP AR-FFFP compliant products that meet this need.
HT1030 Surfactant Anionic x x
HT1080 Surfactant Nonionic

Synthetic fluorine-free foam (SFFF) concentrates .
x x x x
HT1090 Surfactant Nonionic x x x x These products do not contain PFAS and exhibit
Oil platforms Naval vessels Airports HT1025 Surfactant Nonionic/ionic x x excellent performance, low toxicity, and low
HT1026 Surfactant Nonionic/ionic x x x x environmental impact. HT3200 is Newtonian,
HT5100 Foam stabilizer Anionic x x
exhibiting a viscosity below 200 cPs at 50℃.
In recent years there has been a strong demand for Product Class Type Will pass specification* Application
fluorine-free foams and the general long-term plan is to HT3100 3% FFF Nonionic/ionic UL162 Type III (E15,
Municipal
blend heptane)
reduce or eliminate the use of fluorinated foams. The Nonionic/ionic MIL-PRF-32725, ICAO Municipal
Navy yards Charging stations Solar panel fires HT3200 3% FFF
blend B, ICAO C Aviation
reality, however, is that fluorine-free foams cannot match
* Private testing, in process of obtaining official certification
the performance of fluorinated foams, typically taking
twice as long to extinguish a fire.
Concerns about the accumulation of PFAS in residential
areas and aquatic environments have triggered a move to
The decision to not use fluorinated foams must be fluorine-free foams. Early versions of these formulations
carefully balanced with the potential for loss of life and were very inadequate, and while nearly all foam companies
Municipal fires Electric car fires Flammable dust fires property, and with the long-term impact on health and offered fluorine-free formulations, most failed to meet high
environmental damage. performance standards.

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This led to intensive research activity in this area with signifi-

cant gains in FFF performance. The narrowing gap between

The proliferation of lithium-ion battery powered devices has

An extensive study using HT2070 at a 3% proportioning rate

HT1080 Surfactant Nonionic

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