FP Foam Concentrate | Protein-Based Hydrocarbon Fire Protection
Gulf Oil International offers high-performance FP (Fluoroprotein) Foam Concentrate, engineered for robust hydrocarbon fire protection with superior heat resistance and burnback performance. Our protein-based formulation creates a stable, heat-resistant foam blanket that securely seals flammable liquid surfaces and prevents fuel vapor release. Compliant with NFPA and UL-FM standards, this concentrate is particularly effective for large-scale fuel storage tanks, aviation firefighting operations, and industrial facilities requiring prolonged fire protection.
Product Description
FireChem FP 3 % and 6% is a fluoroportein foam concentrates containing fluorinated surfactants in a carefully formulated protein foam liquid base. This ensures the production of a stabilised fluid foam which will cover a burning hydrocarbon fuel surface very rapidly. The water soluble fluorosurfactants makes the foam hydrocarbon repellent and reduces the amount of burning particles absorbed by the foam in fighting the hydrocarbon fuel fires.
Once fire extinction has been achieved the high stability of the foam blanket ensures against the risk of re-ignition and provides excellent protection against ‘burn-back’ should any inaccessible pockets of fire remains.
FireChem FP 3 % should be used as a 3% proportioned solution in fresh or sea water. It may be also used and stored as 3% pre-mix in fresh / portable water. The correct proportioned or mixture ratio is 3 parts of concentrate and 97 parts of water
Features
- UL LISTED Foam Liquid Concentrate
- Suitable to combat MTBE & ULG fires
- Suitable for use with either fresh or salt water
- Suitable for use in fixed foam protection systems including sub-surface into hydrocarbon fuels
- Suitable for use with all siliconized dry chemical extinguishing agents
- Suitable for use with deluge or closed head air-aspirating foam water sprinkler systems
- Suitable for use with plastic, fiberglass, or mild steel containers
- Recommended for use with air-aspirating foam nozzles
Hardware Compatability
Approvals
Specifications
| Product | Fluoroprotein Foam | |
| Appearance | Dark Brown Liquid | Dark Brown Liquid |
| Use Concentration | 3% | 6% |
| Specific Gravity | 1.01 to 1.17 | 1.01 to 1.17 |
| pH | 6.6 – 7.6 | 6.6 – 7.6 |
| Viscosity @ 20ºC | <20 cst | <20 cst |
| Suspended sediment (v/v) | < 0.25 % | < 0.25 % |
| Freezing Point | 0ºC | 0ºC |
| Pour Point | 1.7ºC | 1.7ºC |
| Storage temperature | 0ºC + 50ºC | 0ºC + 50ºC |
| Foam Expansion | 7:1 to 10:1 | 7:1 to 10:1 |
| Foam Drainage 25% | 3 minutes minimum | 3 minutes minimum |
Industries & Sectors Served
FireChem FP 3% and 6 % will provide quality protection for a wide range of hazardous areas such as:
- Crash Fire Rescue
- Defense Facilities
- Storage tanks (non-polar solvent type fuels only)
- Truck/Rail loading or unloading facilities.
- Processing/Storage facilities
- Docks/Marine tankers
- Flammable liquid containment areas
- Mobile equipment
Performance
The fire performance of FP 3% is measured against Underwriters Laboratories UL Standard 162.
Discharge Devices
FireChem FP 3% and 6% is suitable for use with the following discharge devices:
- Foam Chambers
- Air-aspirating and non air-aspirating sprinkler heads or spray nozzles.
- Standard water fog nozzles for handlines and monitors.
- Air-aspirating foam nozzles.
- Foam Makers for use with either Floating Roof Storage tanks or Dike/Bund protection systems
- High back pressure foam makers for subsurface base injection system (hydrocarbon type fuels only)
Proportioning
FireChem FP 3% and 6 % is designed for use with the following Types of proportioning equipment:
- Fixed or portable in-line educators.
- In-line balanced pressure and pump pressure proportioning skid.
- Bladder tank proportioning systems.
- Handline, air-aspirating nozzles with fixed educator pickup tube.
- Around the pump proportioners.
Storage And Handling
When stored in the drums supplied the material has a long shelf life. The minimum and maximum usable temperatures for Fire Chem FP 3% UL concentrate are 0ºC and +50ºC respectively and shelf life should be 10 years when stored in original containers. As with all protein based materials, shelf life will be dependent on storage or transportation, thawing will render the product completely usable.
FireChem FP 3% and 6% may be stored in plastic or SS304 or FRP containers. For bulk storage, mild steel tanks may be used provided the internal surface is coated with a protective coating such as epoxy. The use of galvanised material should be avoided for storage vessels and pipework involving the concentrate.
Packaging
Environmental Impact
FireChem FP 3% UL is biodegradable, low in toxicity and can be treated in sewage treatment plants.
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