Foam Concentrate For Producing Mechanical Foam: For Fire Fighting - Specification

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भारतीय मानक IS 4989 : 2018

Indian Standard [ Amalgamating IS 4989 (Part 4) : 2003 ]
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झाग सांद्र — विशिष्टि
( चौथा पनु रीक्षण )
Foam Concentrate for

Producing Mechanical Foam
for Fire Fighting — Specification
( Fourth Revision )
ICS 13.220.10; 71.080
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Fire Fighting Sectional Committee, CED 22
FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Fourth Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by
the Fire Fighting Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council.
Foam is a homogeneous mass of tiny air or gas filled in bubbles of low specific gravity which when applied in
correct manner and in sufficient quantity, form a compact fluid and stable blanket which is capable of floating on
the surface of flammable liquids and preventing emission of flammable vapours. It is produced by mechanically
mixing a gas or air to a solution of a foam compound (concentrate) in water. This standard covers the foam
compound in the form of a homogeneous liquid, free from suspended and visible impurities used for the production
of fire fighting foam which is produced by mechanical aeration of water foam concentrate solution.
The foam produced from the concentrates in this standard are of low expansion (up to 20 times). The low expansion
foam concentrates are of the following types:
a) Protein foam (PF) — A foam concentrate that has a hydrolyzed protein base with stabilizing additives
suitable for Class A and Class B fires (only non-polar).
b) Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) — A foam concentrate that has a fluorinated surfactant with
stabilizing additive and synthetic surfactants foaming agents for Class A and Class B fires (only non-
polar).
c) Fluoro-protein film forming foam (FFFP) — A foam concentrate that has protein base with one or more
fluorinated surfactant additives for Class A and Class B fires (only non-polar).
d) Fluoroprotein foam concentrate (FP) — A foam concentrate that has protein base with one or more
fluorinated surfactant additives for Class A and Class B fires (only non-polar).
e) Alcohol resistance aqueous film forming foam (AR AFFF) — A foam concentrate that has a fluorinated
surfactant with stabilizing additive of polysaccharide and synthetic surfactants foaming agents for Class
A and Class B fires (both polar and non polar).
f) Alcohol resistant fluoroprotein foam (ARFP) — A foam concentrate that has protein base with one or
more fluorinated surfactant with stabilizing additive of polysaccharide for Class A and Class B fires (both
polar and non-polar).
g) Alcohol resistant film forming fluoroprotein foam (ARFFFP) — A foam concentrate that has protein
base with one or more fluorinated surfactant with stabilizing additive of polysaccharide for Class A and
Class B fires (both polar and non-polar).
h) Synthetic foam (SF) — A non-fluoro surfactant base concentrate non-hydrolyzed protein suitable only
for Class A fire. It can be used as low, medium and high expansion depending on the application of foam
equipment.
This standard covering only protein foam concentrate was first published in 1969 and revised in 1974. Subsequently,
it was decided to revise it in parts. As a result, Part 1 covering protein foam concentrate, Part 2 covering aqueous
film forming foam and Part 3 covering fluoro-protein foam were brought out in 1985, 1984 and 1987, respectively.
Part 4 of this standard covering multipurpose aqueous film forming foam liquid concentrate for extinguishing
hydrocarbon and polar solvent fires was published in 2003.
The third revision of this standard was brought out in 2006 by amalgamating first three parts of IS 4989 namely:
a) Part 1 Protein foam concentrate,
b) Part 2 Aqueous film forming foam, and
c) Part 3 Fluoro-protein foam.
However, Part 4 was retained as a separate standard.
Now in this fourth revision, IS 4989 (Part 4) has also been amalgamated in this standard. While taking up this
revision, guidance has been taken from ISO 7203-1 : 2011 ‘Fire extinguishing media — Foam concentrates —
Part 1: Specification for low-expansion foam concentrates for top application to water-immiscible liquids’ and
ISO 7203-3 : 2011 ‘Fire extinguishing media — Foam concentrates — Part 3: Specification for low-expansion
(Continued on third cover)

IS 4989 : 2018
Indian Standard
FOAM CONCENTRATE FOR PRODUCING
MECHANICAL FOAM FOR FIRE FIGHTING —
SPECIFICATION
( Fourth Revision )
1 SCOPE IS No. Title

This standard lays down requirement in respect of 7959 : 1987 Specification for polyethylene
physical and chemical properties and performance containers for foam compounds
over fires of standard fuel, for which these foams are (first revision)
formulated. This standard also lays down requirement
13607 : 1992 Ready mixed paint, finishing,
for packaging and storage.
general purposes, synthetic —
2 REFERENCES Specification
The standards listed below contain provisions which 3 CLASSIFICATION

through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this standard. At the time of publication, the editions 3.1 The foam concentrate covered in this standard shall
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to be of the following types:
revision, and parties to agreements based on this a) AFFF, Type 1 (AFFF-1 percent) — To be used
standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility with 99 percent water and 1 percent concentrate.
of applying the most recent editions of the standards
b) AFFF, Type 3 (AFFF-3 percent) — To be used
indicated below:
with 97 percent water and 3 percent concentrates.
IS No. Title c) AFFF, Type 6 (AFFF-6 percent) — To be used
with 94 percent water and 6 percent concentrates.
5 : 2007 Colours for ready mixed paints
and enamels (sixth revision) d) PF, Type 3 (PF-3 percent) — To be used with 97
percent water and 3 percent concentrates.
554 : 1999 Pipe threads where pressure-tight
joints are made on threads — e) PF, Type 6 (PF-6 percent) — To be used with 94
Dimensions, tolerances and percent water and 6 percent concentrates.
designation ( fourth revision) f) FP, Type 3 (FP-3 percent) — To be used with 97
percent water and 3 percent concentrates.
1206 (Part 3) Method for testing tar and
: 1978 bitumen materials: Determination g) FP, Type 6 (FP-6 percent) — To be used with 94
of viscosity: Part 3 Kinematic percent water and 6 percent concentrates.
viscosity h) FFFP, Type 3 (FFFP-3 percent) — To be used
1783 Drums, large, fixed ends — with 97 percent water and 3 percent concentrates.
Specification j) FFFP, Type 6 (FFFP-6 percent) — To be used
(Part 1) : 2014 Grade A drums with 94 percent water and 6 percent concentrates.
k) AR AFFF, Type 3/3 (AR AFFF-3/3 percent) —
(Part 2) : 2014 Grade B drums
To be used with 97 percent water and 3percent
2552 : 1989 Steel drums (galvanized and concentrates for both polar and non polar liquids.
ungalvanized) (third revision)
m) AR AFFF, Type 3/6 (AR AFFF-3/6 percent) —
2932 (Part 1) Enamel, synthetic, exterior:(a) To be used with 97 percent water and 3 percent
: 2013 Undercoating (b) Finishing — concentrates for non-polar liquids andto be used
Specification: Part 1 For domestic with 94 percent water and 6 percent concentrates
and decorative applications for polar liquids.
4309 : 1979 Method of measurement on direct n) AR FFFP, Type 3/3 (AR FFFP-3/3 percent)—
reading pH meters ( first revision) To be used with 97 percent water and 3 percent
4905 : 2015 Random sampling and concentrates for both polar and non-polar liquids.
/ ISO 24153 randomization procedures ( first p) AR FFFP, Type 3/6 (AR FFFP-3/6 percent) —
: 2009 revision) To be used with 97 percent water and 3 percent
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concentrates for non-polar liquids and to be used A2 or B2 of IS 2552. The ungalvanized mild steel
with 94 percent water and 6 percent concentrates barrel of 200 litre capacity shall conform to IS 1783
for polar liquids. (Part 1) or IS 1783 (Part 2). The closure of drum and
q) AR FP, Type 3/3 (AR FP-3/3 percent) — To be used barrel shall be 75 or 100 mm. The internal surface may
with 97 percent water and 3 percent concentrates be left in natural finish and free from rust. The external
for both polar and non-polar liquids. surface of drums and barrels shall be painted with
suitable primer (see IS 13607) and then painted fire red
r) AR FP, Type 3/6 (AR FP-3/6 percent) — To
or post office red conforming to shade No. 536 or 538
be used with 97 percent water and 3 percent
of IS 5. The paint shall conform to IS 2932 (Part 1).
concentrates for non polar liquids and to be used
with 94 percent water and 6 percent concentrates 6 STORAGE
for polar liquids.
s) SF, Type 1 (SF-1 percent) — To be used with 6.1 The storage place shall be free from dampness and
99 percent water and 1 percent concentrates. shall be well ventilated and the container shall not be
t) SF, Type 3 (SF -3 percent) — To be used with directly exposed to the sun rays.
97 percent water and 3 percent concentrates. 6.2 The polyethylene containers shall be preferably
u) SF, Type 6 (SF-6 percent) — To be used with stacked in single layers and shall not exceed more than
94 percent water and 6 percent concentrates. 2 layers.
3.2 All the above types of foam concentrates are 6.3 For bulk storage, the recommended storage
suitable only for top application. A special requirement container should be made of stainless steel (SS 304) or
can be put separately by users for base injection system as per foam manufacturer’s recommendation.
for oil storage tanks.
6.4 Range of storage temperature shall be 0°C to 50°C
4 REQUIREMENTS for prolonged storage.
4.1 General 6.5 The recommended shelf life of different foam

concentrates, if stored as specified in 6.1 to 6.4, are as
Protein base foam, fluoroprotein foam and film forming
follows:
fluoroprotein foam, etc, are dark brown or reddish
brown colour liquid with some offensive odour. The a) For AFFF, AR AFFF and SF is 10 years; and
AFFF and synthetic (Class A) foams are clear liquids b) For PF, FP, FFFP, AR FP and AR FFFP is 5 years.
with no offensive odour. However, pH, sludge content, surface tension,
4.2 Characteristics spreading coefficient expansion and drainage time
should be checked every two years and fire test every
The foam concentrate shall conform to physical 3 years interval.
and chemical requirements given in Table 1 and fire
performance requirements given in Table 2, when tested 7 MARKING
in accordance with method specified against each.
NOTES 7.1 Each container shall be legibly and indelibly
1 Fire tests for both polar and non-polar liquids are more marked with the following information:
expensive and time consuming than the other tests of this a) Manufacturer’s name and trade-mark, if any;
standard. It is recommended that they are carried out at the
end of the test programme, so as to avoid the expense of b) To be written, as applicable:
unnecessary testing of foam concentrates which do not comply
with other requirements of this standard.
1) PF : For protein foam concentrate
2 Method of generating foam shall be as per Annex H.
for fire fighting
2) FP : For fluoro-protein foam
5 PACKING concentrate for fire fighting
5.1 Foam concentrate shall be packed in high density 3) FFFP : For film forming fluoro-
polyethylene (HDPE) containers conforming to protein foam concentrate for
IS 7959, or suitable polyethylene container of fire fighting
specification as agreed to between the purchaser and 4) AR FP : For alcohol resistant fluoro
the supplier. protein
5) AR FFFP : For alcohol resistant film
5.2 In addition to polyethylene containers specified
forming fluoro protein
in 5.1, ungalvanized mild steel drums/barrels may also
be used for PF,FP and FFFP. The ungalvanized mild 6) AFFF : For aqueous film forming
steel drum of 20 litre capacity shall conform to Grade foam for fire fighting
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7) AR AFFF : For alcohol resistant aqueous shall be used:

film forming foam for fire a) Distillation range, 84°C to 105°C.
fighting b) Maximum difference between initial and final
8) SF : For synthetic foam class A for boiling point shall not exceed 10°C.
fire fighting c) Density/specific gravity, 0.65 to 0.75 at 27 ± 5°C.
NOTE — Add type 1/type 3/type 6/type 3/3 and type
3/6 as applicable; 8.2 Polar Solvent Fire
Fuel shall be commercial grade of iso-propyl alcohol
c) Foam compatible with sea water; having 98 percent of purity.
d) Quantity, in litres;
e) Month and year of manufacture and production 9 TYPE TEST
batch number;
Fire performance test shall be considered as type
f) Net and gross mass, in kg;
test.
g) Do not store in direct sunrays;
h) ‘Freeze protected foam, usable temperature up 10 SAMPLING OF THE FOAM
to – __°C’, if applicable; and CONCENTRATE FROM BULK STORAGE
j) Name and percentage of fluorocarbon surfactant
used. 10.1 The number of filled containers to be sampled
from each batch for ascertaining conformity shall be in
7.2 BIS Certification Marking accordance with following table:
The container may also be marked with the Standard
Mark. Total Number of Filled Number of Containers
Containers from to be Selected
7.2.1 The use of Standard Mark is governed by the Each Batch
provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The Up to 100 5
details of the conditions under which the licence for use 101 to 200 10
of the Standard Mark may be granted to manufacturers 201 and above 15
or producers may be obtained from Bureau of Indian
Standards.
10.2 The containers shall be selected at random from
8 FUEL FOR FIRE PERFORMANCE TESTING each batch. To ensure the randomness of selection,
method given in IS 4905, may be adopted. The equal
8.1 Hydrocarbon Fire (Non-Polar Liquid) amount of samples collected from each selected
container should be mixed to make a composite sample
Fuel shall be n-heptane and its certain mixture called to carry out the single conformity test.
commercial heptane with the following specification
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Table 1 Type of Foam Concentrate — Physical and Chemical Requirements
IS 4989 : 2018
( Clause 4.2 )
Sl Test Parameters AFFF PF FP FFFP SF AR-AFFF AR-FFFP AR-FP Test Method,

No. Ref to Annex
↓
TYPE → 1, 3 and 6 3 and 6 3 and 6 3 and 6 1, 3 and 6 3/3 and 3/6 3/3 and 3/6 3/3 and 3/6
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
i) Visual examination shall not show any sedimentation or stratification A-1
ii) Freezing and thawing shall not show any sedimentation or stratification A-2
iii) pH both original and 7.5 ± 1.0 7.0 ± 1.0 7.0 ± 1.0 7.0 ± 1.0 7.0 ± 1.0 7.5 ± 1.0 7.0 ± 1.0 7.0 ± 1.0 Annex B
ageing
iv) Specific gravity 1.00, Min 1.08, Min 1.08, Min 1.08, Min 1.00, Min 1.00 ± 10% 1.10 ± 10% 1.10 ± 10% Annex C
both original and ageing
v) Miscibility with distilled Miscible Miscible Miscible Miscible Miscible — — — Annex D
water
vi) Viscosity, Max 20 cst 20 cst 20 cst 20 cst 20 cst To be declared To be To be Using viscosity meter,
by manufacturer. declared by declared by see Sl No. (iv)
manufacturer. manufacturer. of Table 2 of
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IS 1206 (Part 3)
vii) Pour point1) Freely move at 0 °C or below Annex E
viii) Sludge content, Max 0.25 percent 0.5 percent 0.5 percent 0.5 percent 0.25 percent — — — Annex F
(origin) (origin) (origin) (origin) (origin)
0.50 percent 1 percent 1 percent 1 percent 0.50 percent
(ageing) (ageing) (ageing) (ageing) (ageing)
ix) Surface tension 18.00 — — 18.00 — 18.00 18.00 — Annex G
(dynes/cm), Max
x) Spreading coefficient 3.00 — — (+)VE — 3.00 (+)VE — Annex G

(dynes/cm), Min
1)
Manufacturer should declare the pour point in case of below 0 °C.
Table 2 Type of Foam Concentrate —FirePerformance Requirement

( Clause 4.2 )
Sl Test Parameters AFFF PF FP FFFP SF AR-AFFF AR-FFFP AR-FP Test Method,

No. ↓ Ref to Annex
TYPE → 1, 3 and 6 3 and 6 3 and 6 3 and 6 1, 3 and 6 3/3 and 3/6 3/3 and 3/6 3/3 and 3/6
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
i) Expansion at 27±5°C 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 6, Min 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 Annex J
ii) 25 percent drainage time 90 s 150 s 120 s 120 s 90 s 180 s 180 s 180 s J
at 27±5°C, Min
iii) Fire test on hydrocarbon
fires (non-polar)
a) Fire control time1), 2 min 3 min 3 min 2 min — 2 min 2 min 2 min K
Max
b) Fire extinction time2), 3 min 5min 4 min 4 min — 3 min 3 min 4 min K
Max
(Total foam discharge /
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application time)
c) Seal ability/Film To pass the To pass the To pass the To pass the — To pass the To pass the To pass the K
forming test test test test test test test
d) Burn back, Min 5 min 8 min 8 min 8 min — 5 min 5 min 5 min K
iv) Fire test on polar solvent
fires:
a) Fire control time1), — — — — — 3 min 4 min 4 min M
Max
b) Fire extinction time2), — — — — — 5 min 6 min 6 min M
Max
(Total Foam discharge /
application time)
c) Seal ability/Film — — — — — To pass the To pass the To pass the M
forming test test test
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d) Burn back, Min — — — — — 5 min 8 min 8 min M
1)
Fire control time defined as 90 percent control of fire by visual examination.
2)
Fire extinction time defined as 100 percent fire is extinguished.
IS 4989 : 2018
ANNEX A
( Table 1 )
METHOD FOR VISUAL EXAMINATION AND AGEING/CONDITIONING

OF FOAM CONCENTRATE SOLUTION
A-1 VISUAL EXAMINATION following cycle of conditioning:

Foam liquid concentrate (500 ml) shall be conditioned Temperature Period
at 27 ± 5°C for 6 h taking in glass beaker, after proper
At (+) 60ºC 24 h
stirring and shaking the container in which foam liquid
concentrate is stored. Ambient temperature 2h
At 0ºC 1)
24 h
1)
(-)20ºC for freeze protected foam.
A-2 AGEING/CONDITIONING OF FOAM
CONCENTRATE SOLUTION
For regular batch at least one cycle is to be performed.
Shake/roll the container in which the foam concentrate But for type test having same formulation once in a year
is stored after keeping upside down for 10 min till the each cycle is to be counted for every 2 years of shelf
sediment completely disperses in the foam container life (storage), that is, if shelf life of foam concentrate
and then take 1/0.5 litre of foam concentrate solution in is 10 years, conditioning cycle will be 5 years. The
a glass bottle or in an appropriate polythene container concentrate also shall not show any sedimentation/
with closing the opening mouth. Now complete the stratification on physical observation.
ANNEX B
( Table 1 )
METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF pH VALUE
B-1 PROCEDURE temperature of 27 ± 5°C. Record the pH value to the

nearest 0.01.
B-1.1 Take about 100 ml of a thoroughly mixed original
that is unconditioned sample of foam concentrate in B-1.2 Repeat the experiment as in B-1.1 by taking
a beaker and measure its pH value on a standard pH about 100 ml of conditioned sample taken from A-2
electrometer (see IS 4309) using glass electrode at a and record the pH value to the nearest 0.01.
ANNEX C
( Table 1 )
METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY
C-1 PROCEDURE C-1.2 Determine the specific gravity of the 100 ml

conditioned sample taken from A-2 in the same manner
C-1.1 Determine the specific gravity of 100 ml of as in C-1.1.
the thoroughly mixed unconditioned sample of foam
concentrate of each type at a temperature of 27 ± 5°C
using a calibrated hydrometer or specific gravity bottle. C-1.3 Record the results to the nearest 0.01.
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ANNEX D
( Table 1 )
METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF MISCIBILITY WITH

DISTILLED WATER AND SYNTHETIC SEA WATER
D-1 PREPARATION OF SYNTHETIC SEA concentrated solution with 235 ml distilled water and
WATER 235 ml synthetic sea water).
Prepare synthetic sea water by dissolving the following D-2.2 Prepare a solution of 250 ml containing
salts in 1 litre of distilled water: 12 percent of Type 6 foam concentrate in both distilled
water and synthetic sea water as prepared in D-1.1 by
Salt Content, Percent volume at a temperature of 27 ± 5°C (Mix separately
30 ml concentrated solution with 220 ml distilled water
Sodium chloride (NaCl) 2.50 and 220 ml synthetic sea water).
Magnesium chloride (MgCl2.6H2O) 1.10 D-2.3 Prepare a solution of 250 ml containing 2 percent
Sodium sulphate (Na2SO4) 0.40 of Type 1 foam concentrate in both distilled water and
Calcium chloride (CaCl2.2H2O) 0.16 synthetic sea water as prepared in D-1.1 by volume
dihydrate at a temperature of 27 ± 5°C (Mix separately 5 ml
concentrated solution with 245 ml distilled water and
Distilled water 95.84 245 ml synthetic sea water).
D-3 PROCEDURE
D-2 PREPARATION OF SAMPLE
D-3.1 The solutions as prepared in D-2.1, D-2.2
D-2.1 Prepare a solution of 250 ml containing 6 percent and D-2.3 shall be kept separately in stoppered
of Type 3 foam concentrate in both distilled water and graduated cylinder for 24 h. The solutions shall not
synthetic sea water as prepared in D-1.1 by volume show any stratification, precipitation and turbidity
at a temperature of 27 ± 5°C (Mix separately 15 ml when examined visually at a temperature of 27 ± 5°C.
ANNEX E
( Table 1 )
METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF POUR POINT
E-1 APPARATUS e) Disc — A disc of cork or felt, 6 mm thick and of

the same diameter as the inside of the jacket.
The apparatus shall be as shown in Fig. 1 and shall
consist the following: f) Gasket — A gasket about 5 mm thick, to fit
snugly around the outside of the test jar and
a) Test jar — A test jar of clear glass, cylindrical loosely inside the jacket. This gasket may be
form, flat bottom, approximately 30 to 35 mm made of cork, felt or other suitable material,
inside diameter and 112 to 125 mm in height. An elastic enough to cling to the test jar and hard
ordinary 100 ml sample bottle may be used, if it enough to hold its shape. The purpose of the
meets these requirements. ring gasket is to prevent the test jar from
b) Thermometer — A cloud and pour test thermometer touching jacket.
which can read down to −5°C/−25°C/digital g) Bath —A cooling bath of suitable size and shape
thermometer as pre-requirement having sensor to obtain the required temperatures. The bath shall
rod fitted with control panel with wire. be provided with a support, suitable for holding
c) Cork — To fit the test jar, bored centrally to take the jacket firmly in a vertical position. The
the test thermometer. required bath temperature may be mentioned by
d) Jacket — A jacket of glass or metal, water-tight, refrigeration, if available, otherwise by suitable
of cylindrical form, flat bottom about 112 mm in freezing mixtures.
depth with inside diameter 10 to 12 mm greater NOTE — Digital deep freeze having temperature indicator
than the outside diameter of the test jar. may be used instead of cooling bath.
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E-2 PROCEDURE
The following procedure shall be followed:
a) Pour the thoroughly shaked sample of foam
compound into the test jar to a height of not less
than 50 mm and not more than 56 mm. Mark the
jar to indicate the proper level.
b) Close the test jar tightly by the cork carrying the
test thermometer in a vertical position in the centre
of the jar with the thermometer bulb immersed so
that the beginning of the capillary shall be 3 mm
below the surface of the sample.
c) Fix the thermometer/sensor for digital thermometer
in vertical position.
d) Place the disc in the jacket and insert the test jar
with the ring gasket 25 mm above the bottom into
the gasket.
e) Maintain the temperature of the cooling bath/deep
freeze at - 5°C for 0°C for foam concentrate and
- 25°C for sub-zero foam concentrate. Support the
jacket containing the test jar, firmly in a vertical
position in the cooling bath so that not more than
25 mm of the jacket projects out of the cooling
medium. As soon as the temperature of the foam
compound in the test jar goes down to 0°C, the jar
shall be tilted and flow observed by holding the
test jar in a horizontal position for 5 s as noted by
stop-watch and foam compound shall flow freely.
f) In case of deep freeze, keep the sample dipping
the sensor of thermometer into the solution and
Fig. 1 Apparatus for Pour Point Test control panel of the thermometer outside the deep
freeze for observation.
ANNEX F
( Table 1 )
METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SLUDGE CONTENT
F-1 PREPARATION F-1.2 Take 100/50 ml original and conditioned sample

as described above and allow it to attain temperature
F-1.1 Shake/roll the container in which the foam of 27 ± 5°C. Shake well by rotation till any sediment
concentrate is stored after keeping upside down for 10 which may have settled has dispersed uniformly and
min till the sediment completely disperses in the liquid pour into 100/50 centrifuge tube.
and then draw original sample A as described below.
F-2 PROCEDURE
Original − 50/100 ml to be drawn in 50/100 ml
Centrifuge the Sample A and Sample B for 10 min
Sample A cone shaped graduated clear glass
immediately after drawing the sample at least minimum
centrifuge tube.
speed of 2 000 rpm. Pour out the liquid gently after
Conditioned − 50/100 ml to be drawn in 50/100 ml centrifuging. Dry the centrifuge tube containing the
Sample B cone shaped graduated clear sludge in an oven at 80°C for 1 h. Then keep it at
glass centrifuge tube from the ambient temperature for 30 min in a desiccator having
conditioned sample (see A-2) after concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4)/suitable drying
shaking/rolling. agent and take the weight of centrifuge tube along with
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sludge. Calculate the sludge content as follows:

Water of sludge content of the sample
Sludge content, percent = × 100
Volume of foam ( 50/100 ml ) × Specific gravity
ANNEX G
( Table 1 )
DETERMINATION OF SURFACE TENSION, INTERFACIAL TENSION

AND SPREADING COEFFICIENT
G-1 MATERIALS Now pour about 50 ml of foam concentrate solution

in to the sample container and keep it on the platform
G-1.1 Solution of foam concentrate, at the of the tensiometer. Now immerse the platinum ring
recommended concentration for use in freshly made in to the foam solution by raising the platform of the
distilled water complying having surface tension not foam container. Wait for 1 min. Now raise the platinum
less than 70 dyne/cm. ring by knob and down the platform slowly so that
NOTE — The solution may be made up in a 100 ml volumetric arm holding platinum ring remains same parallel line
flask using a pipette to measure the foam concentrate. on the marked of the mirror. Do this process until the
ring burst and come out from the solution. Record
G-1.2 Cyclohexane, of purity not less than 99 percent
the reading of the dial. This may be apparent surface
(AR grade) for interfacial tension and spreading
tension and actual surface tension may be determined
coefficient only.
by the formula provided by the manufacturer of
G-2 SURFACE TENSION tensiometer.
Determine the surface tension of the solution at a G-3 INTERFACIAL TENSION

temperature of 27 ± 5°C using the ring method.
After measuring the surface tension in accordance
G-2.1 Apparatus with G-2.3, make a layer of cyclohexane at 27 ± 5°C
The following apparatus are required: and the foam solution by pouring cyclohexane into the
foam solution, being careful to avoid contact between
a) Du Nouy precision tensiometer,
the ring and the cyclohexane. Wait for 2 min and then
b) Platinum ring of 4 or 6 cm circumference, and measure the interfacial tension as under.
c) Sample container (glass) 6 cm in diameter.
G-3.1 Apparatus
G-2.2 Sample Same as in G-2.1.
Prepare the foam concentrate solution with distilled
water as follows: G-3.2 Procedure
a) For Type 1 — 1 ml of foam concentrate + 99 ml of After recording the result of surface tension, again
distilled water, wash the platinum ring with distilled water and dry it
b) For Type 3 — 3 ml of foam concentrate + 97 ml on non sooty flame. Now fix the platinum ring in the
distilled water, and arm of the tensiometer. Set the dial zero by keeping the
ring parallel to the marked on the glass mirror. Now
c) For Type 6 — 6 ml of foam concentrate + 94 ml immerse the platinum ring into the foam solution by
distilled water. lifting the platform of the glass container having foam
G-2.3 Procedure solution. Now pour sufficient amount of cyclohexane
(about 50 ml) on the foam solution very slowly without
Calibrate the tensiometer, if applicable as per any agitation. A clear visible layer between the juncture
manufacturer’s instruction. Clean the sample container of foam liquid and cyclohexane is formed. Wait for
with distilled water and rinse it with foam solution. 2 min. Now rise the platinum ring and down the
Clean the platinum ring with distilled water and then platform of foam container keeping the holder arm of
dry it with non sooty flame (preferably with alcohol platinum ring is in parallel line with the mark on the
lamp). glass mirror. Record the reading of the dial when the
Fix the dry platinum ring in the arm of tensiometer and ring burst from the junction of the two layers of the
set the platinum ring with the mark on the glass mirror two liquids. This may be apparent interfacial tension.
in a single parallel line. Set the dial and vernier at zero. Actual interfacial tension is calculated by the formula
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provided by the manufacturer of tensiometer. where

NOTES
1 Use fresh solutions and freshly cleaned platinum ring for S = spreading coefficient, in dynes/cm;
each determination. γc = surface tension of the cyclohexane, in
2 Always move the ring from the aqueous side of the interface dynes/cm;
through to the non-aqueous side liquid.
3 First place the aqueous solutions in the sample vessel and
γf = surface tension of the foam solution, in
immerse the ring therein. Carefully pour the cyclohexane on dynes/cm; and
top of the aqueous solution to form the two-layer systems. γi = interfacial tension between the foam solution
Contact between the oil and the platinum ring should be
and cyclohexane, in dynes/cm.
avoided during this operation. After allowing sufficient time,
make the measurement in the same manner as that used for
measuring surface tension. G-5 DIGITAL TENSIOMETER
G-4 SPREADING COEFFICIENT Make sure that the digital tensiometer is calibrated.
Introduce the solution of foam in to device. Ensure zero
Calculate the spreading coefficient between the solution reading in the monitor, start operation as mentioned
and cyclohexane from the equation: above and finally note the reading from the monitor in
S = γc – γf – γi dynes/cm.
ANNEX H
( Clause 4.2 )
METHOD OF GENERATING FOAM
H-1 FOAM MAKING NOZZLE b) Adjustable stand;

A foam making nozzle having a water discharge c) Nozzle (see Fig. 2 and Fig. 3); and
capacity of 7.5 ± 0.3 l/min at 7 ± 0.3 kgf/cm2 for d) Air compressor.
hydrocarbon fire test (non polar) and 11.4 ± 0.3 l/min
at 6.5 ± 0.3 kgf/cm2 for polar solvent fire test shall be H-3 CALIBRATION
used for producing foam and checking the performance The pressure gauges and nozzle shall be calibrated
requirement laid down in Table 2. The details and the before use when new and thereafter at schedule interval
dimensions of the nozzle are given in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. according to the standard procedure.
H-2 ARRANGEMENT FOR GENERATING H-4 FOAM GENERATION
FOAM
The equipment shall be arranged as shown in Fig. 4.
The following apparatus shall be used and assembled The reservoir should be filled with 90 litre of 3 percent
as shown in Fig. 4: or 6 percent premixed solution of foam compound and
a) About 100 litre capacity pressure reservoir — potable water in desired proportions. The cap shall be
Made of stainless steel or mild steel sheet tightened. A pressure of 8 kgf/cm2 shall be built up
and tested to withstand an internal pressure of with help of air compressor. The discharge valve is
25 kgf/cm2. It shall have a filling orifice of not less then opened and the pressure is adjusted so as to give
than 150 mm diameter with an airtight cap and a pressure of 7 ± 0.3 kgf/cm2 (6.5 ± 0.3 kgf/cm2) at the
other arrangements as given in Fig. 3; inlet of the nozzle.
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Fig. 2 Foam Making Nozzle of Capacity 7.5 ± 0.3 litre/min for Hydrocarbon Fire Test (Non Polar) (contd)
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Fig. 2 Foam Making Nozzle of Capacity 7.5 ± 0.3 litre /min for Hydrocarbon Fire Test (Non Polar)
.
Fig. 3 Foam Making Nozzle of Capacity 11.4 ± 0.3 litre /min for Polar Solvent Fire Test (Contd)
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Fig. 3 Foam Making Nozzle of Capacity 11.4 ± 0.3 litre /min for Polar Solvent Fire Test
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Fig. 4 Arrangement of Foam Generating Equipment
ANNEX J
(Table 2)
DETERMINATION OF EXPANSION AND DRAINAGE TIME
J-1 APPARATUS 1 ± 0.3 m from the top edge of the collector. Wet the
collecting vessel internally and weigh it (m1). Set up
J-1.1 Plastics or glass collecting vessel, of known the foam-making nozzle and adjust the nozzle pressure.
volume of approximately 1 600 ± 100 ml, equipped Discharge foam and adjust the height of the nozzle so
with a bottom discharge facility, as shown in Fig. 5. that the discharge strikes the collector centrally. Keep
the nozzle horizontal. Stop foam discharge and rinse
J-1.2 Foam collector, for expansion and drainage all the foam from the collector. Start discharging foam
measurement, as shown in Fig. 6. Stainless steel, and, after 30 ± 5 s allowing to stabilize the discharge,
aluminum, brass and plastics are suitable materials for place the collecting vessel with the discharge outlet
the collection surface. closed, below the collector. Start stop watch when pan
J-1.3 Foam-making nozzles (see Fig. 2 and Fig. 3), is half filled by foam and keep stop watch on until the
which when tested with water, has a flow rate of 25 percent drainage time is achieved. Immediately after
7.5 ± 0.3 litre/min at a nozzle pressure of 7 ± 0.3 complete pouring foam into vessel, and as soon as the
kgf/cm2 or 11.4 ± 0.3 litre/min at a nozzle pressure of vessel is full, remove it from the collector, swipe off
6.5 ± 0.3 kgf/cm2 as applicable. the foam surface level on the rim and also from the
outer body of the foam collection vessel. Weigh the full
J-1.4 Foam solution vessel, connected to the nozzle. vessel (m2).
Calculate the expansion (E) from the equation:
J-2 TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS
V
Carry out the tests under the temperatures of foam E=
solution 27 ± 5°C. (m2 − m1 )
J-3 PROCEDURE FOR EXPANSION where

Check that the pipework and hose from the foam solution V = volume of the collecting vessel, in litres;
tank to the nozzle is completely full of solution. Set up m1 = mass of the empty vessel, in kg; and
the nozzle horizontally, directly in front of the foam
collector with the front of the nozzle about minimum m2 = mass of foam filled vessel, in kg.
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J-4 PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING c) start noting of volume of drained water from
25 PERCENT DRAINAGE TIME 20 ml to 80 ml and prepare a graph time versus
volume of drained liquid. Time in second for
Immediately after the determination of foam expansion,
50 ml drained liquid is the 25 percent drainage
25 percent drainage volume should be calculated.
time in the above example.
An example of calculating 25 percent drainage time is Open the drainage valve and collect the foam solution
given below: in the 100 ml measuring cylinder to measure the
Volume of the drainage vessel : 1 600 ml 25 percent drainage time. Adjust the drainage facility
such that the drained foam solution may flow out whilst
Expansion of foam : 8
preventing the passage of foam.
25 percent drainage time volume =
1 600/(4 × 8)
= 50 ml This may be achieved by controlling the level of the
liquid/foam interface in the plastic tube at the outlet.
a) immediately after pouring foam into pan start As soon as drainage volume is achieved, stop the stop
the stop watch, watch and record the time which is 25 percent drainage
b) measure expansion, and time.
Fig. 5 Collecting Vessel for Determination of Expansion and Drainage Time

(Capacity – 1 600 ± 100 ml)
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All dimensions are in millimetres.
Fig. 6 Foam Collector
ANNEX K
( Table 2 )
DETERMINATION OF FIRE PERFORMANCE TEST ON HYDROCARBON FUEL
K-1 GENERAL CONDITIONS K-2 TEMPERATURE AND WIND SPEED

A test is successful only, if the appropriate requirements Carry out the tests under the following conditions:
of this clause are met as per Table 2.
Carry out one test with potable water and the other with a) Ambient temperature : 15°C to 40°C
the synthetic sea water. If first test is not successful, b) Maximum wind speed : 3 m/s in the proximity
repeat that test. If this repeat test is successful, then test of the test pan
is acceptable and no third test is required. No repeat test
is required, if first test is successful. NOTE — If necessary, some form of wind-screen may be used.
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K-3 RECORDS fire pan as the discretion of fire operator to achieve the
best result.
During the first test, record the following:
a) Indoor or outdoor test; K-8 Preburn time of 60 ± 5 s when tested at ambient
b) Water type, potable/synthetic sea water and temperature between 15°C and 40°C.
temperature of the solution;
K-9 PROCEDURE
c) Ambient temperature;
Pour 100 litre of potable water in the tray. Pour
d) Wind speed;
115 litre of n-heptane within 60 ± 5 s into the tank
e) Control time; over the water surface of thetank so that the height of
f) Extinction time; the fuel in tank is about 25 mm on the water surface.
g) Seal-ability test result; and Position the test nozzle at such a level and direction
that the foam stream, when discharged strikes above
h) 25 percent burn back time. the fuel surfacewith minimum agitation of fuel surface.
K-4 FOAM SOLUTION Nozzle end should not extend over any part of the test
pan.
Prepare a foam solution with potable/synthetic sea
Ignite the n-heptane within 30 s of pouring and allow
water as per type of foam that is,1 percent, 3 percent
it to burn as per ambient temperature, mentioned
or 6 percent.
in K-8. Generate foam and direct the stream in to the
Use potable water to prepare the foam solution and also tank above thefuel surface for a period as per Table 2,
make a foam solution using simulated sea water made Sl No.(iii)(b). Record the time of fire control and
up by dissolving the components as per synthetic sea complete extinction.
water composition given in this standard. NOTES
Fill up the solution in the foam tank, 100 litre capacity 1 Premix solution under pressure should be used within
and arrange equipment as given in Fig. 4. 45 min.
2 Before fire test the fire tank should be cleaned properly free
K-5 FUEL from rust and without any projection or dents.
3 Potable water should be used in the fire pan.
115 litre of n-heptane as specified in 7.1.
4 The technical persons performing this test should have to be
protected with fire proof suits, shoes, gloves and helmet with
K-6 EQUIPMENT face shield.
a) Circular steel tray having inside diameter 2 400 ±
K-10 SEALABILITY TEST/FILM FORMING
25 mm and depth 200 ± 10 mm, made with
TEST
minimum 2.5 mm thick steel sheet. Total base area
is 4.52 m2.. After 5 min of foam application a burning torch (flame
b) Adjustable stand to hold the nozzle firmly having height minimum 100 mm) is spread over on the foam
design to easily removal the nozzle from the stand. surface of about 50 mm to 75 mm height covering
edges and cross diagonal through the centre of the tray
c) Stop watch.
for a total period of about 60 s. Foam should not catch
d) Torch to ignite n-heptane and also to perform seal- fire. Avoid touching of foam and dropping of fuel.
ability test.
e) Burn back pot, made of steel with nominal K-11 BURN BACK TEST
thickness 1.5 mm, diameter 300 ± 10 mm and a) Immediately (with in 30 s) after completion of
depth 250 ± 10 mm. seal-ability testplace burn back pot filled with
K-7 FOAM APPLICATION n-heptane (three-fourth) at centre of tank.
b) Ignite the pot with the help of a lighted torch.
The foam making nozzle (7.5 ± 0.3 litre/min) is to be
positioned above the test pan, fixed in a position by c) Record the time of 25 percent (approximate)
mechanical means for easy removal. Foam should be spread of fire by visual observation.
discharged directly on to the burning fuel surface with NOTE — Allow the fuel to burn in draught free still air
condition and ensure that flames are vertical. Watch by visual
minimum agitation of fuel surface until the control
observation 25 percent of the fire test tank is under fire. This
of fireis attained. After attaining the control of fire, time is recorded as burn back time for a foam blanket which is
foam application may be started manually and may be an indirect measure of thermal stability as well as scalability of
directed on to the fuel surface moving all sides of the the foam blanket.
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ANNEX M
( Table 2 )
FIRE PERFORMANCE TEST ON POLAR SOLVENT FUEL

(FOR ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM CONCENTRATE)
M-1 GENERAL CONDITIONS position so that the foam should be discharged on to the
back board above the water fuel surface about 0.5 m.
A test is successful only, if the appropriate requirements
of this clause are met as per Table 2. Carry out one test M-7 EQUIPMENT
with premix solution of foam concentrate of potable
water and the other with the synthetic sea water. If first a) Circular steel tray having inside diameter 1 480 ±
test is not successful, repeat that test. If this repeat test 15 mm and depth 150 ± 10 mm, made with
is successful, then test is acceptable and no third test minimum 2.5 mm thick steel sheet. Total base area
is required. No repeat test is required, if first test is is 1.73 m2.
successful. b) Adjustable stand to hold the nozzle firmly.
c) Stop watch.
M-2 TEMPERATURE AND WIND SPEED
d) Torch to ignite n-heptane and also to perform seal-
Carry out the tests under the following conditions: ability test.
a) Ambient temperature : 15°C to 40°C e) Burn back pot, made of steel with nominal
b) Maximum wind speed : 3 m/s in the proximity thickness 1.5 mm, diameter 300 ± 10 mm and
of the test pan depth 250 ± 10 mm.
NOTE — If necessary, some form of wind-screen may be used. f) Adjustable back board — A back board of width
and height of 1 000 mm having design to fix and
M-3 RECORDS remove the back board with fire tray easily with
During the first test, record the following: suitable means.
a) Indoor or outdoor test, M-8 Preburn time of 60 ± 5 s when tested at ambient
b) Water type that is potable water/ synthetic sea temperature between 15°C and 40 °C.
water and temperature,
M-9 PROCEDURE
c) Ambient temperature,
d) Wind speed, Pour 125 litre of iso-propyl alcohol into the fire tray.
Position the test nozzle at 7 kgf/cm2 pressure at such
e) Control time (90 percent fire out visual), a level and direction that the foam stream, when
f) Extinction time, discharged strikes it on the back board as per K-6.
g) Sealability test result, and Nozzle end should not extend over any part of the test
h) 25 percent burn back time. pan. There should be no gap more than 60 s between
pouring and igniting the fuel for fire test.
M-4 FOAM SOLUTION Ignite the iso-propyl alcohol within 30 s of pouring and
Prepare a foam solution with potable/synthetic sea allow it to burn as per ambient temperature, mentioned
water as per type of foam that is, 3 percent/3 percent in M-8. Generate foam and direct the stream into the
and 3 percent/6 percent. back board at about 0.5 m from the fuel surface for a
duration of time as per Table 2, Sl No. (iv)(b). Record
Use potable water to prepare up the foam solution and the time of fire control and complete extinction.
also make a foam solution using simulated sea water
NOTES
made up by dissolving the components as per synthetic
1 Premix solution under pressure should be used within
sea water composition given in this standard.
45 min.
Fill up the solution in the foam tank, 100 litre capacity 2 Before fire test the fire tank should be cleaned properly free
and arrange equipment as given in Fig. 4. from rust and without any projection or dents.
3 The technical persons performing this test should have to be
M-5 FUEL protected with fire proof suits, shoes, gloves and helmet with
face shield.
125 litre of iso-propyl alcohol as specified in 7.2.
M-10 SEALABILITY TEST
M-6 FOAM APPLICATION
After 5 min of foam application a burning torch (flame
The foam making nozzle (11.4 ± 0.3 l/min) is to be height minimum 100 mm) is spread over above the
positioned above the test pan, fixed horizontally in a foam surface of about 50 mm to 75 mm height covering
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edges and cross diagonal through the centre of the pan c) Record the time of 25 percent (approximate)
for a total period of about 60 s. Foam should not catch spread of fire by visual observation.
fire. Avoid touching of foam and dropping of fuel. NOTE — Allow the fuel to burn in draught free still air
condition and ensure that flames are vertical. Watch by visual
M-11 BURN BACK TEST observation 25 percent of the fire test tank is under fire. This
time is recorded as burn back time for a foam blanket which is
a) Immediately (within 30 s) after completion of an indirect measure of thermal stability as well as scalability of
sealability test place burn back pot filled with the foam blanket.
n-heptane (three - fourth) at centre of tank.
b) Ignite the pot with the help of a lighted torch.
ANNEX N
( Foreword )
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Fire Fighting Sectional Committee, CED 22
Organization Representative(s)
Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi Shri D. K. Shami (Chairman)
Agni Controls, Chennai Shri D. Balachandran
Airports Authority of India, New Delhi Shri Subhash Kumar
Shri P. K. Deshmukh (Alternate)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai Chief Fire Officer
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee Dr R. S. Chimote
Shri Suvir Singh (Alternate)
Central Industrial Security Force, New Delhi Shri Rajnath Singh
Shri S. D. Ingle (Alternate)
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi Shri Chaitanya Kumar Verma
Shri D. K. Tulani (Alternate)
Centre for Fire & Explosive Environment Safety (DIFR), Shri V. K. Sharma
New Delhi Shri M. K. Jain (Alternate)
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Chennai Shri J. P. K. Hepat
Chhatariya Rubber & Chemicals Industries, Mumbai Shri S. A. Haveliwala
Shri H. S. Haveliwala (Alternate)
Controllerate of Quality Assurance, Pune Col V. V. Kadam
Col N. K. N. Rao (Alternate)
Delhi Fire Services, New Delhi Shri A. K. Sharma
Dr G. C. Misra (Alternate)
Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Goa Shri Ashok Menon
Shri Rajendra A. Haldankar (Alternate)
Military Engineer Services, Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch, Dr Ram Verma
New Delhi Shri V. K. Gulati (Alternate)
Engineers India Ltd, New Delhi Shri R. B. Bhutda
Shri Vipan Goel (Alternate)
F. M. Engineering International India Branch, Bengaluru Shri Sumit Khanna
Shri Prasad Kulkarni (Alternate)
Fire & Emergency Services, J&K, Srinagar Dr G. A. Bhat
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Fire Protection Association of India, Mumbai President
GAIL (India) Limited, New Delhi Shri S. P. Garg
Shri Sanjeev Kumar Kalkal (Alternate)
Gunnebo India Pvt Limited, Chennai Shri K. Arul Prakash
Shri Rajesh Sharma (Alternate)
H. D. Fire protect Pvt Limited, Thane Shri Harish N. Dharamshi
Shri K. T. Chaudhari (Alternate)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Noida Shri Aashish R. Gokhale
Institution of Fire Engineers, New Delhi President
General Secretary (Alternate)
K. V. Fire Chemicals (India) Pvt Ltd, Navi Mumbai Shri Rajesh H. Sabadra
Shri Uday K. Shroff (Alternate)
Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services, Bengaluru Shri K. U. Ramesh
Shri K. Srinivasa (Alternate)
Maharashtra Fire Services, Mumbai Director
Shri S. S. Warick (Alternate)
Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Chief Fire Officer
Deputy Chief Fire Officer (Alternate)
NBCC (India) Ltd, New Delhi Shri R. K. Agarwal
Shrimati Sunita Purswani (Alternate)
Nohmi Bosai (India) Pvt Ltd, Gurugram Shri Ishwar Iyer
Shri Neeraj Sehgal (Alternate)
Oil Industry Safety Directorate, New Delhi Shri S. K. Nandy
Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai Shri VaradendraKoti
Shri Umesh Khandalkar (Alternate)
RESQ Technologies, Ahmedabad Shri Rohit V. Shah
Safex Fire Services Limited, Mumbai Shri Jitendra Shah
Shri Sandip Shah(Alternate)
Shah Bhogilal Jethalal& Bros, Ahmedabad Shri Mukesh M. Shah
Shri Abhay D. Purandare (Alternate)
State Bank of India, Mumbai AGM and CFO
Fire Officer (Alternate)
Surex Production and Sales Private Limited, Kolkata Shri Debashis Neogi
Swastik Synergy Engineering Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Shri Mukesh D. Shah
Shri Kunal Zatakia (Alternate)
Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Department, Chennai Shri S. Vijayasekar
Shrimati N. Priya (Alternate)
Tyco Fire & Security India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Shri Manoj Shenoy
Shri Riyazuddin Siddiqui (Alternate)
UL India Pvt Limited, Bengaluru Shri Jagdish V.
Shri S. P. Tej Kumar Behara (Alternate)
Uttar Pradesh Fire Services, Lucknow Shri P. K. Rao
Shri Aman Sharma (Alternate)
West Bengal Fire and Emergency Service, Kolkata Shri D. P. Biswas
Shri G. K. Bhattacharya (Alternate)
In personal capacity (B-152, Ist Floor, East of Kailash, Shri Hemant Kumar
New Delhi)
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In personal capacity (K-33-A, Green Park, New Delhi) Shri S. K. Dheri
In personal capacity (A-45, Sector-70, Noida) Dr H. S. Kaprwan
In personal capacity (A-347, Defence Colony, New Delhi) Shri R. C. Sharma
In personal capacity (SJR Verity, VIVA-305, Amrita Shri T. R. A. Krishnan
College Road, Bengaluru)
BIS Directorate General Shri Sanjay Pant, Scientist ‘F’ and Head (Civil Engineering)
[Representing Director General (Ex-officio)]
Member Secretary
Shri Srikanth Yajjala
Scientist ‘C’ (Civil Engg), BIS
Fire Fighting Equipment Including Water Fittings Subcommittee, CED 22:2
In Personal Capacity (A-45, Sector-70, Noida) Dr H. S. Kaprwan (Convener)
ASKA Equipment Ltd, New Delhi Shri Ashok H. Garg
Ceasefire Industries Limited, New Delhi Shri Ashutosh Mangal
Centre for Fire & Explosive Environment Safety (DIFR), Shri K. C. Wadhwa
New Delhi Shri Pankaj Chawala (Alternate)
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Chennai Shri J. P. K. Hepat
Chhatriya Rubbers Chemicals Industries, Mumbai Shri S. A. Haveliwala
Shri H. S. Haveliwala (Alternate)
Controllerate of Quality Assurance, Pune Col V. V. Kadam
Col N. K. N Rao (Alternate)
Delhi Fire Services, New Delhi Shri A. K. Sharma
Dr G. C. Misra (Alternate)
Devraj Engineers, Ahmedabad Shri Vaishnav B. Shah
Shri Devan B. Shah (Alternate)
Fire & Emergency Services, Goa Shri Ashok Menon
Shri Nitin V. Raiker (Alternate)
G. K. Engg. Co. Limited, New Delhi Shri A. K. Dhawan
Gunnebo India Pvt Limited, Chennai Shri K. Arul Prakash
Shri Rajesh Sharma (Alternate)
H. D. Fire protect Pvt Limited, Thane Shri Harish N. Dharamshi
Shri K. T. Chaudhari (Alternate)
Institution of Fire Engineers (India), New Delhi President
General Secretary (Alternate)
K. V. Fire Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd, Navi Mumbai Shri Rajesh H. Sabadra
Shri Uday K. Shroff (Alternate)
Kochi Refineries Limited, Ernakulam Shri A. K. Das
Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi Shri D. K. Shami
Deputy Fire Adviser (Alternate)
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Mumbai Chief Fire Officer
Deputy Chief Fire Officer (Alternate)
Newage Industries, Surendranagar Shri Ashok M. Shah
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Nitin Fire Proetection Industries Limited, Mumbai Shri Nitin M. Shah
Shri Kunal N. Shahi (Alternate)
Peter Autokits Pvt Limited, Mumbai Shri J. K. Shah
Shri Paresh Joshi (Alternate)
S & P Safety Products Pvt Limited, Kolkata Shri Tunir Chakrabarti
Safex Fire Services Limited, Mumbai Shri Jitendra Shah
Shri Sandip Shah (Alternate)
Shah BhogilalJethalal& Bros, Ahmedabad Shri Mukesh M. Shah
Shri Abhay D. Purandare (Alternate)
Super Star Fire Tech Pvt Limited, Vadodara Shri Rohit Mehta
Shri Tushar Mehta (Alternate)
Surex Production and Sales Private Limited, Kolkata Shri Debashis Neogi
Topaz Fire Systems Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru Shri Liaqut Ali Khan
In personal capacity (K-33-A, Green Park, New Delhi) Shri S. K. Dheri
In personal capacity (A-347, Defence Colony, New Delhi) Shri R. C. Sharma
In personal capacity (SJR Verity, VIVA-305, Amrita College Shri T. R. A. Krishnan
Road, Bengaluru)
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(Continued from second cover)
foam concentrates for top application to water-miscible liquids’. Following International practices a new
formulation of AFFF Foam Concentrate of 1 percent has been included. New clause of marking AFFF, FFFP,
FP and all AR types has been included to declare the percentage of fluorocarbon surfactant in the formulation.
Other types of foams such as medium expansion and high expansion foam (20 - 200 and 200 - 1 000 expansions)
which are produced from the synthetic foam are excluded from this standard as the principle for foaming method
of used and application in fire protection also differs appreciably.
The composition of the Committee responsible for formulation of the standard is given in Annex N.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with the final value
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised )’. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of specified value in this standard.
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भारतीय मानक IS 4989 : 2018

आग बुझाने के लिए यांत्रिक झाग बनाने का

Foam Concentrate for

ICS 13.220.10; 71.080

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Fire Fighting Sectional Committee, CED 22

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1 SCOPE IS No. Title

The standards listed below contain provisions which 3 CLASSIFICATION

4.1 General 6.5 The recommended shelf life of different foam

7) AR AFFF : For alcohol resistant aqueous shall be used:

Table 1 Type of Foam Concentrate — Physical and Chemical Requirements

Sl Test Parameters AFFF PF FP FFFP SF AR-AFFF AR-FFFP AR-FP Test Method,

x) Spreading coefficient 3.00 — — (+)VE — 3.00 (+)VE — Annex G

Table 2 Type of Foam Concentrate —FirePerformance Requirement

Sl Test Parameters AFFF PF FP FFFP SF AR-AFFF AR-FFFP AR-FP Test Method,

METHOD FOR VISUAL EXAMINATION AND AGEING/CONDITIONING

A-1 VISUAL EXAMINATION following cycle of conditioning:

METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF pH VALUE

B-1 PROCEDURE temperature of 27 ± 5°C. Record the pH value to the

METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY

C-1 PROCEDURE C-1.2 Determine the specific gravity of the 100 ml

METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF MISCIBILITY WITH

METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF POUR POINT

E-1 APPARATUS e) Disc — A disc of cork or felt, 6 mm thick and of

METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SLUDGE CONTENT

F-1 PREPARATION F-1.2 Take 100/50 ml original and conditioned sample

sludge. Calculate the sludge content as follows:

DETERMINATION OF SURFACE TENSION, INTERFACIAL TENSION

G-1 MATERIALS Now pour about 50 ml of foam concentrate solution

Determine the surface tension of the solution at a G-3 INTERFACIAL TENSION

provided by the manufacturer of tensiometer. where

METHOD OF GENERATING FOAM

H-1 FOAM MAKING NOZZLE b) Adjustable stand;

Fig. 4 Arrangement of Foam Generating Equipment

DETERMINATION OF EXPANSION AND DRAINAGE TIME

J-3 PROCEDURE FOR EXPANSION where

Fig. 5 Collecting Vessel for Determination of Expansion and Drainage Time

All dimensions are in millimetres.

Fig. 6 Foam Collector

DETERMINATION OF FIRE PERFORMANCE TEST ON HYDROCARBON FUEL

K-1 GENERAL CONDITIONS K-2 TEMPERATURE AND WIND SPEED

FIRE PERFORMANCE TEST ON POLAR SOLVENT FUEL

Fire Fighting Sectional Committee, CED 22

Fire Fighting Equipment Including Water Fittings Subcommittee, CED 22:2

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Review of Indian Standards

Amendments Issued Since Publication

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