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FireFlex Dual
& 1230 Systems cylinders are filled with 3M™ Novec™
1230 fire protection fluid. This fluid is a new generation of
clean agent used for Halon replacement. It is designed to
mitigate concerns regarding occupants safety, extinguishing
performance and the environment.
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to see the
3M™ Novec™ 1230 fire protection fluid
brochure.
Novec™ 1230
fluid key characteristics:
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Used on Class A, B or C fire
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Ozone layer depletion
potential of 0
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Global warming potential
of 1.0
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Atmospheric life
duration of only 5 days
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Widest margin of safety
for normally occupied areas
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The only clean agent covered by 3M™
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Warranty
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FireFlex Dual
& 1230 Systems are thus well adapted for use in any mission critical
facility requiring a clean extinguishing agent that is truly fast
and efficient.
Typical applications for the
FireFlex Dual & 1230 Systems:
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Telecommunication centers
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Computer centers & data storage
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Control rooms
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Art galleries & museums
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Medical treatment centers & laboratories
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Archive centers
3M™
Novec™ 1230 Environmental
Properties
compared to other Clean Agents
|
Properties |
Novec
1230 |
Halon
1211 |
Halon
1301 |
HFC-125
Ecaro 25
FE-25 |
HFC-227ea
FM-200 |
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Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) |
0 |
5.1 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
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Global Warming Potential |
1 |
1300 |
6900 |
3400 |
3500 |
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Atmospheric Lifetime (years) |
0.014 |
11 |
65 |
29 |
33 |
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SNAP |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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3M™
Novec™ Safety Margin |
|
Agent |
Novec
1230 |
Halon
1301 |
HFC-125
Ecaro 25
FE-25 |
HFC-227ea
FM-200 |
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Use Concentration |
4-6% |
5% |
8.7 - 12.1% |
7.5 - 8.7% |
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NOAEL1 |
10%2 |
5% |
7.5% |
9% |
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Safety margin |
67-150% |
Nil |
Nil |
3-20% |
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1. NOAEL for cardiac
sensitization.
2. NOAEL for acute toxicity, including cardiac
sensitization. |
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