Replacing AFFF: What to Know About Fluorine-Free Portable Fire Extinguishers
As organizations transition away from AFFF firefighting foam containing PFAS, choosing a replacement involves more than simply switching to a different foam agent. A new sponsored article on Firehouse.com examines the performance, certification, durability and application considerations involved in selecting fluorine-free foam fire extinguishers for industrial and commercial fire protection.
The article, “Replacing AFFF: What to Know About Fluorine-Free Portable Extinguishers,” explains why the extinguishing agent, cylinder, valve, nozzle and discharge characteristics must work together as a complete fire suppression system. For organizations evaluating an AFFF replacement, important factors include Class A and Class B fire ratings, UL Listing, NFPA 10 compliance, discharge performance, serviceability and durability in demanding environments.
The article also highlights the Rely FX™ P2.5SFFF, a UL Listed portable synthetic fluorine-free foam (SFFF) fire extinguisher designed for industrial, marine and other heavy-duty applications. The extinguisher uses NUFOAM® PFAS-free firefighting foam and is engineered to provide effective fire suppression without intentionally added PFAS chemicals.
As businesses, fire protection professionals and facility managers evaluate PFAS-free fire suppression solutions, fluorine-free portable extinguishers offer a new option for addressing flammable-liquid fire hazards while supporting evolving environmental and workplace safety objectives.