DATA SHEET

ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201

3%x3% Non-Fluorinated
Foam Concentrate

Features
n Designed in accordance with NFPA Standard 11 for Low-,
Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
n UL162 listed as a synthetic alcohol resistant foam concentrate
for use on hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires
n Passes UL162 type III test protocol on hydrocarbons at the
same design application rate (0.10 gpm/ft2 (4.1 Lpm/m2)) as
traditional AR-AFFF products with similar control times
 ecommended for use at 0.10 gpm/ft2 (4.1 Lpm/m2) for spill
–R
fire applications
n Effective control and suppression on hydrocarbon fuels 011518

n Superior drain times to high-quality AR-AFFFs, delivering a Typical physiochemical properties

longer lasting foam blanket for better burnback resistance
Appearance Viscous yellow liquid
after the fire is suppressed.
Density 1.04 + 0.02 g/ml
n EN1568:2018 – Parts 3 and 4
pH 7.0 - 8.0
Refractive Index 1.365 minimum
Description Viscosity* 1790 + 250 cPs at 60 rpm
Viscosity* 2900 + 500 cPs at 30 rpm
ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 is a 3%x3% Alcohol Resistant
Non-Fluorinated Foam Concentrate that provides excellent Freeze Point** 24 °F (-4 °C)
fire and vapor suppression for Class B, polar solvent and Storage and Operating Range 35 °F to 120 °F (2 °C to 49 °C)
hydrocarbon fuel fires. This synthetic foam concentrate is *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4
intended for forceful or gentle firefighting applications at **per new EN1568:2018 protocol
3% solution on hydrocarbon fuels and gentle firefighting
applications at 3% solution on polar solvent fuels. ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate is a non-Newtonian
fluid that is both pseudoplastic and thixotropic. Due to these
ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 foam solution utilizes three properties, dynamic viscosity will decrease as shear increases.
suppression mechanisms intended for rapid fire knockdown and
superior burnback resistance:
n The foam blanket has extended drain times to help block Application
oxygen to the fuel and suppress fuel vapor. ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate is intended for
n O
 n polar solvent fires, liquid drains from the foam blanket and use on both types of Class B fires: hydrocarbon fuels with low
forms a polymeric membrane which protects the foam from water solubility, such as crude oils, gasolines, diesel fuels, and
destruction by the polar fuel, suppresses vapors, and seals the aviation fuels; and polar solvent fuels with appreciable water
fuel surface. solubility, such as methyl and ethyl alcohol, acetone, and methyl
ethyl ketone. The concentrate has excellent wetting properties
n The water content of the foam solution produces a cooling
that can effectively combat Class A fires. It may also be used in
effect for additional fire suppression. conjunction with dry chemical agents to provide even greater
ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 is defined as a non-fluorinated fire suppression performance.
firefighting foam concentrate, produced in equipment free from ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 is well-suited for use in applications
the use of PFAS chemistry. Since this product is free from any such as municipal and industrial response for spill and limited
intentionally added PFAS chemistry, and precautions have been scale Type III hazards as well as foam systems with Type II
used to avoid PFAS contamination, the concentrate inherently discharge devices. Examples of these applications include:
complies with Directives (EU) 2017/1000 on PFOA and 2019/1021
n Industrial chemical and petroleum processing facilities
(EU POPs directive) as a non-fluorinated product.
n Truck/rail loading and unloading facilities

n Flammable liquid containment areas

n Mobile equipment

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Application (Continued) Storage and Handling
ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate should be stored
Application Rates in the original supplied package (HDPE totes, drums, or pails)
Minimum or in the recommended foam system equipment as outlined
Recommended in Johnson Controls Technical Bulletin Storage of Foam
Application Rate Concentrates. The concentrate should be maintained within the
recommended operational temperature range. Freezing of the
Fuel Group Concentration gpm/ft2 (Lpm/m2) product should be avoided.
Type III Application1 – UL Listed
Factors affecting the foam concentrate’s long-term effectiveness
Hydrocarbons 3% 0.16 (6.5) include temperature exposure and cycling, storage container
E15 3% 0.17 (6.9) characteristics, air exposure, evaporation, dilution, and
contamination. The effective life of ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 can
Type III Application2 – Third Party Witnessed be maximized through optimal storage conditions and proper
Hydrocarbons 3% 0.10 (4.1) handling. ANSUL® foam concentrates have demonstrated
Premium Gasoline 3% 0.16 (6.5) effective firefighting performance with contents stored in the
original package under proper conditions for more than 10
Type II Application3 – UL Listed years.
Hydrocarbons 3% 0.10 (4.1) This product should not be mixed with other types of foam
Alcohols 3% 0.17 (6.9) concentrates or other manufacturer's foam concentrates under
Ethanol (EtOH) 3% 0.10 (4.1) any circumstances. The use of multiple, separately applied
finished foam products for incident response is appropriate.
Ketones 3% 0.17 (6.9)
E85 3% 0.15 (6.1)
Inspection
(1) TYPE III DISCHARGE OUTLET – A device that delivers the foam directly ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate should be inspected
onto the burning liquid as described in UL-162. periodically in accordance with NFPA 11, EN 13565-2, or other
(2) NFPA 11 allows a design rate of 0.10 gpm/ft2 (4.1 Lpm/m2) for spill fire relevant standard. A representative concentrate sample should
applications. This product has been tested in accordance with be sent to Johnson Controls Foam Analytical Services or other
UL 162 for use at this application rate. qualified laboratory for quality analysis per the applicable
(3) TYPE II DISCHARGE OUTLET – A device that delivers foam onto the standard. An annual inspection and sample analysis is typically
burning liquid and partially submerges the foam or produces restricted sufficient, unless the product has been exposed to unusual
agitation of the surface as described in UL-162.
conditions.

Foaming Properties Ordering Information

ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate may be effectively Part No. Description Shipping Weight
applied using most conventional foam discharge equipment at
the correct dilution with fresh, salt, or hard water. Pails
452611E or 452611 5 gal (19 L) 45 lb (20.4 kg)
Typical foam characteristics* Drums
Water Fresh Salt 452613E or 452613 55 gal (208 L) 495 lb (224.5 kg)
Proportioning Rate 3% 3% Totes*
Expansion Ratio > 7:1 > 6:1 452615E or 452615 265 gal (1003 L) 2463 lb (1117 kg)
* Totes are not UL approved packaging.
25% Drain Time (min:sec) > 40:00 > 35:00
50% Drain Time (min:sec) > 60:00 > 50:00
*per EN 1568-3: 2008 protocol Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available at www.ansul.com
If any foam product is discharged into the environment, efforts should be
made to control, contain and collect the discharge for proper disposal, while
Proportioning following all applicable laws, regulations, and codes. Further information
regarding the use, discharge, and disposal of firefighting foams can be
The recommended operational temperature range for found at www.ansul.com.
ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate is 35 °F to 120 °F
(2 °C to 49 °C) per UL162. This foam concentrate can be Note: The converted metric values in this document are provided for
dimensional reference only and do not reflect an actual measurement.
correctly proportioned using most conventional, properly
calibrated, in-line proportioning equipment such as: ANSUL® and the product names listed in this material are marks and/or
registered marks. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
n Balanced and in-line balanced pressure pump proportioners

n Balanced pressure bladder tanks and ratio flow controllers

n Around-the-pump type proportioners

n Fixed or portable in-line venturi type proportioners

n Handline nozzles with fixed eductor/pick-up tubes