ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) AFFF CONCENTRATE

Data/Specifications

Proportioning – ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) AFFF Concentrate can be

DESCRIPTION proportioned easily at the correct dilution using most conventional
proportioning equipment such as:
ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam)
Concentrate is formulated from specialty fluorochemical and hydrocar- 1. Balanced pressure and in-line balanced pressure pumped proportion-
bon surfactants along with solvents. It is transported and stored as a ing equipment
concentrate to provide ease of use and considerable savings in weight 2. Balanced pressure bladder tank type proportioner
and space.
3. Around-the-pump type proportioners
It is intended for use as a 6% proportioned solution in fresh, salt or hard
water. It may also be used and stored as a 6% premixed solution in 4. Fixed or portable (in-line) venturi type proportioners
fresh or potable water only. The correct proportioning or mixture ratio is 5. Handline nozzles with fixed induction/ pickup tubes
6 parts of concentrate to 94 parts of water.
The minimum and maximum usable temperatures for ANSULITE 6%
Three fire extinguishment mechanisms are in effect when using (AFC-3) AFFF Concentrate in this equipment is 35 °F (2 °C) to 120 °F
ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) AFFF Concentrate. First, an aqueous film is (49 °C) respectively.
formed which works to help prevent the release of fuel vapor. Second,
the foam blanket from which the film-forming liquid drains effectively Storage/Shelf Life – When stored in the packaging supplied (polyethyl-
excludes oxygen from the fuel surface. Third, the water content of the ene drums or pails) or in equipment recommended by the manufacturer
foam provides a cooling effect. as part of the foam system and within the temperature limits specified
the shelf life of ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) AFFF Concentrate is about
Physiochemical Properties at 77 °F (25 °C) 20‑25 years.
Appearance Colorless to Pale Yellow Liquid The factors affecting shelf life and stability for ANSULITE AFFF Agents
Density 1.013 g/ml ± 0.020 are discussed in detail in ANSUL Technical Bulletin No. 54. If the
product is frozen during storage or transportation, thawing will render
pH 7.0 – 8.5 the product completely usable.
Refractive Index 1.3390 ± 0.0030
Compatibility – Tyco Fire Protection Products has conducted testing
Surface Tension (6% Solution) 18 ± 1 dynes/cm with admixtures of different manufacturers 6% AFFF products in varying
Viscosity 2 ± 1 centistokes proportions and is satisfied that the ANSULITE 6% AFFF is compatible
with these products. Refer to ANSUL Technical Bulletin No. 48 for a
more detailed discussion of compatibility.
Different types of foam concentrates, i.e., AFFF, protein base, etc.,
APPLICATION should not be mixed under any circumstances.
ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) AFFF Concentrate is intended for use on Class Materials of Construction Compatibility – Tests have been performed
B hydrocarbon fuel fires having low water solubility such as various with ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) AFFF Concentrate verifying its compat-
crude oils, gasolines, diesel fuels, aviation fuels, etc. It is not suit- ibility with standard carbon steel black pipe and pipe manufactured from
able for use on fuels having appreciable water solubility (polar various stainless steel or brass compounds. Alternative pipe, fittings,
solvents), i.e., methyl and ethyl alcohol, acetone, and methyl and valves may be used in some cases if acceptable to the customer
ethyl ketone. It can be used with both aspirating and non-aspirating and/or the authority having jurisdiction.
discharge devices because of the low energy required to make it foam.
Galvanized pipe and fittings must not be used in areas where undiluted
Its excellent wetting characteristics make it useful in combating Class concentrate will contact them since corrosion will result.
A fires as well. It can be used with dry chemical extinguishing agents
without regard to the order of application to provide even greater fire Refer to ANSUL Technical Bulletin No. 59 addressing acceptable mate-
protection capability. rials of construction for use with ANSUL foam concentrates.
Inspection – As with any fire extinguishing agent, ANSULITE 6%
(AFC‑3) AFFF Concentrate, whether in the concentrate or pre-mixed
form should be inspected periodically. Please refer to the Field
PERFORMANCE Inspection Manual, Part No. 31274, for the detailed procedures to
perform this inspection. An annual inspection is recommended unless
Fire Performance – The fire performance of ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) unusual conditions of exposure occur, such as are described in ANSUL
AFFF Concentrate is measured against specifications and stan- Technical Bulletin No. 54. In such cases, Tyco Fire Protection Products’
dards such as U.S. Military Specification MIL-F-24385 but is not on recommendation should be sought.
the Qualified Product List (QPL). ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) AFFF
Concentrate has been tested to Underwriters Laboratories Standard
162. Reports covering this fire performance are available on request
since standards and specifications such as those cited are continuously
being upgraded and changed.
Foaming Properties – When used with fresh, salt, or hard water at
the correct dilution with most conventional foam making equipment,
the expansion will vary depending on the performance characteristics
of the equipment. Aspirating discharge devices produce expansion
ratios of from 6:1 to 10:1 depending primarily on type and flow rate.
Subsurface injection generally produces expansion ratios of 2:1 to 3:1.
Non-aspirating devices such as handline water fog/stream nozzles or
standard sprinkler heads give expansion ratios of 2:1 to 4:1.
 APPROVALS AND LISTINGS

ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) AFFF Concentrate is approved, qualified under,

listed or meets the requirements of the following specifications and stan-
dards:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. – UL Standard 162
1. Foam Quality Tests
2. Class B Hydrocarbon Fuel Fire Tests
3. Foam Identification Tests
4. Tests of Shipping Containers
5. Class B Hydrocarbon Fuel Sprinkler Test (Foam water type both
upright and pendent approvals only)
It is impractical for Tyco Fire Protection Products to list its ANSULITE
6% agents with every piece of UL Iisted hardware. Moreover, there are
numerous foam hardware components without UL Iistings that cannot
be listed for use with any AFFF agent.
Many unlisted pieces of foam hardware should be similar to those listed.
However, on installations where ANSULITE 6% may be used with
hardware components of significantly different types than those tested,
contact Tyco Fire Protection Products for recommendations.

ORDERING INFORMATION

ANSULITE 6% (AFC-3) is available in pails, drums, totes, or bulk

shipment.
Part No. Description
_______ _________ Shipping Weight
_____________ Cube
_____
54391 5 gal 45 lb 1.25 ft3
(19 L) Pail (20.4 kg) (0.0353 m3)
54392 55 gal 495 lb 11.83 ft3
(208 L) Drum (224.5 kg) (0.335 m3)
432155 265 gal 2465 lb 50.05 ft3
(1000 L) Tote (1118 kg) (1.42 m3)
30915 Bulk Order Contact Technical Services

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