This Month Tom Cortina from the Fire Fighting Foam Coalition (FFFC) submitted a letter to the German Competent Authorities for REACH on behalf of association members in relation to the preparation of an RMO-analysis for Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and precursors.The letter focuses on the formulations of Class B firefighting foam which are proven to be the most effective method of extinguishing flammable liquid fires.PFHxA is only a possible break down product from foams which contain fluorotelomers and extensive data has found that it is not carcinogenic and that the chronic toxicity is low.As such, there is no danger to the wider environment as no threat is posed by the potential breakdown product PFHxA.There is currently no definitive evidence to suggest fluorine free foams are more advantageous than Class B foams. In fact neither their physical characteristics, fire performance nor their biological degradation data support the move to this type of product.This document details appropriate methods of containment and disposal of fluorine containing foams as well as the use of fluorine free foams for testing and training. Read more
This flier is a summary of the more detailed document released in March 2016 - more details and a downloadable PDF are available here. Read more
The announcement can be read in full below and we hope to have more information shortly. Read more
ISO 17025 sets requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories. Read more
Most reputable foam concentrate manufacturers offer at least a 10 year life for products correctly stored in original containers with the manufacturer's seal still intact (i.e. Read more
At the time of writing (January 2017), there are no internationally recognised European or US standards on biodegradability testing of foams. This means that there is no systematic methodology defining test type, testing time and acceptable limits on biodegradability for fire fighting foam concentrates. Read more
A range of fire fighting foam concentrates that meet international aviation standard ICAO Levels B. Read more
On behalf of a consortium of 16 oil companies, a project was initiated in the late 1990s to review the risks associated with large diameter (greater than 40m) open top floating roof storage tanks. Read more
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