Tankmaster C6
3% FluoroProtein Foam Concentrate (FP)
TankmasterC6 is a superior quality FluoroProtein (FP) fire fighting foam concentrate for extinguishing and securing flammable hydrocarbon liquid fires.
TankmasterC6 is a powerful and cost effective agent for the protection of a wide range of hydrocarbons including crude oil, regular leaded gasoline and unleaded gasoline.
Its unique formulation is based on advanced protein foam technology. The protein base provides a tough cohesive foam blanket with high resistance to heat that quickly smothers, cools, and seals the risk. Fluorochemical surface active agents combined with the protein base increase the fluidity and fuel repellency of the foam.
- Stable long-lasting foam blanket for extraordinary burnback resistance and post-fire security.
- Highly fluid foam for rapid fire knockdown and extinguishment.
- Detergent-free for high resistance to fuel pick-up.
- Excellent sealing action against hot metal surfaces.
- Foam blanket re-seals when ruptured by personnel or equipment.
- Use at 3% on low expansion and medium expansion.
- Suitable for use with fresh or sea water.
Performance Approvals
- TankmasterC6 is independently tested and certified to EN1568:2008 part 3.
- Passed LastFire with excellent results in fresh and sea water.
- Audited and approved to Underwriters Laboratories UL162 (7th Edition).
Applications
TankmasterC6 is the ideal fire fighting foam to use in situations where hydrocarbon fuels such as crude oil, gasoline, and fuel oils are stored, processed, or transported. Other typical applications include process areas, road/rail loading racks, power stations, marine terminals, and airports.
TankmasterC6 provides a vapour suppressing foam blanket on unignited hydrocarbon spills.
Equipment
TankmasterC6 is intended for use as a 3% solution in water (3 parts concentrate to 97 parts water) at low and medium expansion.
TankmasterC6 should be used with air aspirating discharge devices such as low expansion branchpipes, monitors, top pourer sets, rimseal foam pourers, and foam/water sprinklers. It also produces top quality medium expansion foam when applied through medium expansion branchpipes and bund pourers.
As with any foam, TankmasterC6 is best applied gently on to the burning liquid surface. However, its exceptional resistance to fuel contamination enables it to withstand vigorous mixing with fuel. This makes it ideal for forceful application on to storage tank fires from ground-based mobile monitors.
Physical Properties
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Appearance |
Dark brown liquid |
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Specific gravity 20°C |
1.18 - 1.22 |
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pH @ 20°C |
7.0 - 8.0 |
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Viscosity @ 20°C (mm2 sec-1) |
15.0 - 30.0 |
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Max. continuous storage temp. (°C) |
49 |
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Max. intermittent storage temp. (°C) |
60 |
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Freezing point (°C) |
-16 |
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Freeze/thaw effect |
No performance loss |
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UL lowest use temp. (°C) |
-6.7 |
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Expansion ratio * |
≥ 7:1 |
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25% Drainage time * |
≥ 7 minutes |
* Foam generated using the U.K. Defence Standard DEF42-40 5 lpm branchpipe at 7 Bar pressure. Foam collected in a 1630 ml N.F.P.A. drainage pan..
Compatibility
TankmasterC6 represents an easy upgrade for sites currently using lower performing 3% FluoroProtein or AR-AFFF products on hydrocarbon hazards.
TankmasterC6 is suitable for use in combination with:
- Soft, hard, fresh, brackish or sea water.
- Dry powder extinguishing agents either separately or as twin agent systems.
- Expanded protein-based or synthetic foams for application to a fire in sequence or simultaneously.
Storage
TankmasterC6 is exceptionally stable in long-term storage. A shelf-life of at least ten years can be expected if it is stored properly.
Reliability
TankmasterC6 is produced to rigorous quality control standards to ensure consistent fire performance and excellent product reliability.
Angus Fire operates a quality management system which complies with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001.
