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VIKING ARK SFFF

TECHNICAL DATA FLOURINE FREE
FOAM CONCENTRATE

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page.

1. DESCRIPTION
Viking ARK is a multi-purpose alcohol resistant foam concentrate totally free
from fluorinated surfactants and polymers. The unique formulation of Viking
ARK enables discharged foam to rapidly cover burning surfaces and control or
extinguish the fire. It is effective on hydrocarbon fires and, with the presence of
special polymers, very effective on polar solvent fires.
Viking ARK suppresses fire by blanketing the fuel and effectivey blocking oxygen
supply to the fuel. The high water content cools the fuel surface reducing the
evaporation of flammable vapors. Additionally, the foam blanket prevents the
reignition of an extinguished fuel surface. When applied on polar solvents, a
polymeric membrane forms making it possible for the foam blanket to extinguish
effectively.
Viking ARK is specially designed and tested to be an effective fluorine-free
alternative for sprinkler systems, type II and type III discharge devices. Viking
ARK can be used at 3% with fresh water for low and medium expansion discharge
devices. For sprinkler systems, type II and type III discharge devices it can be
proportioned at 3% . When proportioned at 6% it will have higher performance on
polar solvents enabling lower application rates with type II and III devices.

Features:
• Tested with sprinklers, type II and III discharge devices
• New Generation alcohol resistant fluorine free foam (SFFF)
• For Class A & B fires

2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
This product must be used in accordance with the certifications listed below.
FM Approved
Refer to the FM Approval guide for systems and devices that are approved for use with this concentrate. Refer to the
system and device data sheets from Viking, NFPA 11, FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets, and relevant
local standards for correct system design. FM Approval of the foam extinguishing system is contingent upon the design,
installation, testing and maintenance performed in accordance with NFPA 11 and/or FM Global Property Loss Prevention
Data Sheet 4-12, Foam/Water Sprinkler Systems.

“SFFF compatible” refers to this product as being part of a SFFF Foam system that has been tested to recognized
standards. Not all configurations are available. Please consult technical data and/or the Approval/Listing for usage
requirements.

3. TECHNICAL DATA
Physical Data
Appearance...................................................... Clear to yellowish liquid
Specific gravity at 68 °F (20 °C)...............................1,013 +/- 0.01 g/ml
Viscosity.......................................................................... Pseudoplasitc*
pH............................................................................................6,5 to 8,5
Freezing point.................................................................... 25 °F (-4 °C)
Recommended storage temperature.......... 32 °F to 131 °F (0 to 55°C)
FM Approved storage temperature......... 35 °F to 120 °F (1.7 to 49 °C)
Suspended sediment (v/v).............................................Less than 0,2%
*see detailed viscosity data in section 16

4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Viking ARK is formulated using specially selected raw materials for their fire performance and their environmental profile. The
product contains no intentionally added fluorinated surfactants, polymers, and other organohalogens. Viking ARK is biodegradable
and contains NO PFOS NOR PFOA. The handling of foam concentrate or foam solution spills should be in accordance with local
regulations. Sewage systems should have no processing issues with foam solution based on Viking ARK concentrate but local
sewage operators should be consulted in this respect. Viking ARK is formulated without the use of fluorinated surfactants. Full
details can be found in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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VIKING ARK SFFF

TECHNICAL DATA FLOURINE FREE
FOAM CONCENTRATE

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page.

TABLE 1: ORDERING INFORMATION

Approximage Dimensions*
Shipping Weight* In (mm) Sales
Volume Packaging Part Number
Region
Lbs. Kg Inches mm
25 Litres Can V-SFFFARK/25 55** 25** 11x10x17 295x260x441 EMEA/APAC
200 Litres Drum V-SFFFARK/200 461** 209** 23x23x37 581x581x935 EMEA/APAC
1000 Litres IBC Tote V-SFFFARK/1000 2340 1060 47x39x45 1200x1000x1150 EMEA/APAC
6.5 US Gallons Can F24175-6.5 62** 28** 11x10x29 295x260x737 AMERICAS
55 US Gallons Drum F24175-55 488** 221** 23x23x37 581x581x935 AMERICAS
265 US Gallons IBC Tote F24175-265 2393 1084 47x39x45 1200x1000x1150 AMERICAS
Bulk Bulk tanker deliveries available by special request. Contact Viking for availability.
*Shipping Weight and Dimensions are approximate. **Weight does not include pallet.

5. APPLICATION
Viking ARK is intended for use on class B hydrocarbon fuel fires such as oil, Diesel and Gasoline as well as polar solvents such as
IPA, Acetone, Ethanol, and Methanol. It is also suitable for class A fires such as wood, paper, textiles etc. Viking ARK is especially
suited whenever a fluorine-free alternative with high fire performance is required. Viking ARK is tested for use in sprinkler systems.
It is suitable for mobile firefighting applications with aspirating foam discharge devices such as low and medium expansion foam
branch pipes and monitors where application rates and technique can be adjusted to the specifics of each incident. Refer to Listing
or Approval for further details of approved use combinations.
Note: Not for use as a premixed solution.

6. PROPORTIONING
Viking ARK can be proportioned at the correct dilution using conventional equipment such as:
• Inline inductors
• Bladder tanks and proportioners
• Around the pump proportioning systems
• Water motor or turbine foam proportioners

Refer to the FM Approval for proportioning equipment approved for use with this concentrate.

7. FIRE PERFORMANCE & FOAMING

The fire performance of this product has been measured and documented according to «International Approvals» stated in this do-
cument. The foaming properties are depending on equipment used and other variables such as water and ambient temperatures.

8. SPRINKLER APPLICATION
Sprinkler applications are especially challenging for any foam due to the low operating pressure and the very low expansion
reached. Applying foam through a sprinkler is a forceful application method and requires foam that can handle direct application
and partial submersion into the fuel without losing its fire performance and burnback resistance. Foams that shall be regarded as
suitable for sprinkler applications shall also be able to withstand limited time of water deluge directly onto the foam blanket and still
maintain the burnback properties. Viking ARK has passed above described tests showing very good extinguishing and burnback
properties. Refer to the FM Approval Guide for acceptable system configurations used with this concentrate and specific sprinkler
SINs and their associated minimum application densities.

9. STORAGE / SHELF LIFE

Stored in original unbroken packaging the product will have a long shelf life. Shelf life in excess of 10 years will be found in tem-

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VIKING ARK SFFF

TECHNICAL DATA FLOURINE FREE
FOAM CONCENTRATE

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page.

perate climates. As with all foams, shelf life will be dependent on storage temperatures and conditions.

10. SCOPE OF DELIVERY

We supply this product in 25 litre and 6.5 US gallon cans, 200 litre and 55 US gallon drums, 1000 litre and 265 US gallon IBC
containers and in bulk on special request.

11. INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE

The foam concentrate should be tested annually. Refer to respective requirements, according to the relevant standards for
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance. If applicable, refer to FM Global Property Loss Prevention Datasheet 4-12 for specific test
and commissioning criteria. In addition, the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ) may have additional maintenance, testing and
inspection requirements that must be followed.

12. DISPOSAL

At the end of use the product packaging should be disposed of via the national recycling system. Some IBC Tote
containers maybe part of a national collection scheme. Details will be attached to the IBC Tote if this service is
available. Foam Concentrate should be disposed of according to local regulations.

13. AVAILABILITY
Please contact Viking for further information.
The product is available directly from Viking and official distributors only.
EMEA: Viking SA, ZI Haneboesch, L-4562 Differdange / Niederkorn, Tel.: +352 58 37 37 - 1, Fax: +352 38 37 36,
[email protected]
Americas: The Viking Corporation, 210 N. Industrial Park Drive, Hastings,Michigan 49058, Toll free phone: (800) 968-9501
APAC: The Viking Corporation (Far East) Pte. Ltd., 69 Tuas View Square, Westlink Techpark, Singapore 637621
Tel: (+65) 6 278 4061, Fax: (+65) 6 278 4609, Email: [email protected]

14. GUARANTEE
For details of warranty, refer to Viking’s current list price schedule or contact Viking directly.

15. COMPATIBILITY
Contact Viking with questions regarding the compatibility of this product.

16. VISCOSITY
The viscosity flow curves are determined by Brookfield RST rheometer from low to high shear rates. The viscosity curves below
are determined by calculating the average value of at least 8 different measurements and add a safety margin of three standard
deviations to the average. The viscosity curves are determined for 20°C and 5°C. In the table below the kinematic viscosity

TABLE 2: Viscositiy Information

Dynamic Viscosity (mPa/s) Kinetic Viscosity (mm2/s)

Shear Rate (s-1)
68 °F (20 °C) 41 °F (5 °C) 68 °F (20 °C) 41 °F (5 °C)
10,7 3083 3258 3043 3217
21,5 1726 1851 1703 1827
53,7 791 870 781 859
107,4 444 505 438 499
214,8 261 304 258 300
375,0 174 206 171 204
537,0 136 164 134 162
1074,0 106 121 104 119
1611,0 68 88 67 87
2148,0 58 75 57 74
2792,2 79 87 78 86

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VIKING ARK SFFF

TECHNICAL DATA FLOURINE FREE
FOAM CONCENTRATE

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page.

(mm²/s) is calculated as dynamic viscosity (mPa∙s) divided by the specific gravity of the concentrate.

Viscosity vs Shear Rate - Viking ARK SFFF @ 68 °F (20 °C)

Viscosity vs Shear Rate - Viking ARK SFFF @ 41 °F (5 °C)

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