The Future of 3M Novec 1230: Updates and Alternatives

In late 2022 3M Company made a surprise announcement about their fluorochemical business that will affect the availability of the clean agent fire suppression gas, Novec 1230™. This video will outline the effect of 3M’s decision, discuss the new concerns raised, and introduce FK-5-1-12 as an alternative to Novec 1230™.
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Clean Agent Fire Protection Basics
3:02 Clean Agent Types
4:27 Clean Agent System Sequence
7:07 The News from 3M Company
9:25 Learning About Generic Novec 1230
11:03 Is FK-5-1-12 an Environmental Concern?
12:04 Will Novec 1230 / FK-5-1-12 be Banned?
13:16 Where Does PFAS Come in?
17:05 How Will this Evolve?
18:36 Alternative Systems

[@benjohnson7747]

Great presentation on the differences of good vs bad PFAS!

[@ORRProtection]

Thank you!

[@mandarkirtane836]

Very nicely explained and debunked the myths. Still if NOVEC 1230 does not contain PFAS (bad ones) why 3M decided to phase it down? It adds to the confusion of lot many. Pls clarify.
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[@innominemami]

This is amazing presentation, thanks for sharing. Do you have any solid sources indicates that FK 5-1-12 is not "bad" PFAS?

[@ashton8499]

P R O M O S M 😢