Wormald introduces environmentally sensitive Fluorine Free Foam
Announcement posted by Wormald 23 Apr 2018
Wormald has proactively introduced environmentally sensitive Fluorine Free Foam in its Foam Fire extinguishers and Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems, addressing concerns about the environmental impact of Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFFs).
Wormald’s pre-engineered Fluorine Free Foam, a new Wormald foam concentrate, has been approved by Global-Mark, and meets the performance requirements of the revised Australian Standard for vehicle fire protection AS5062 – 2016.
“The new Fluorine Free Foam product performs very effectively, maintaining a high standard for firefighting. It is an environmentally sensitive option that can be used for existing Wormald products,” explained Justin Morris, Technical Director at Wormald.
AFFFs are water-based firefighting foam products used to rapidly suppress flammable liquid fires by cooling the fire and coating the fuel, preventing contact with oxygen, and have been used around the world since the 1970s. Many have included fluorinated surfactants such as PFOA and PFOS, which are part of a broader group of chemicals called PFAS substances.
Fluorine Free Foams avoid the persistent, bio-accumulative and potentially adverse effects that AFFFs containing fluorine can pose and can be discharged without the need for containment and disposal.
Wormald’s new concentrate complies with Queensland’s Fire Fighting Foam policy announced in 2016 by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, which bans the use of fluorine. Full compliance is to be implemented by no later than 6 July 2019.
“The Fluorine Free Foam is part of our on-going commitment to delivering high quality firefighting products to the Australian market. Wormald will continue to develop solutions for customers who are looking to be more environmentally responsible when it comes to the firefighting solutions they use and store on their sites,” commented Mr Morris.
For more information on Wormald’s commitment to sustainable fire suppression solutions, including the legislation in Queensland and how this affects business, visit www.wormald.com.au/fff or call Wormald on 133 166.
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MEDIA NOTE:
For further information, please contact:
Kim Viney, Write Away Communication + Events
Ph: 02 9978 1400 Email: kim_viney@writeaway.com.au
ABOUT WORMALD
Leading fire protection specialist Wormald has been protecting Australian people and property for 125 years and is now Australia’s largest independent fire company. Operating in nearly 40 locations throughout Australia, Wormald designs, manufactures, installs and services fire detection and protection equipment for a wide variety of industries including building and construction, mining, power generation, oil & gas, defence, healthcare, leisure management, corporate, education and IT&T. Wormald also provides a comprehensive range of fire services from engineering advice to fire safety training. www.wormald.com.au
Wormald’s pre-engineered Fluorine Free Foam, a new Wormald foam concentrate, has been approved by Global-Mark, and meets the performance requirements of the revised Australian Standard for vehicle fire protection AS5062 – 2016.
“The new Fluorine Free Foam product performs very effectively, maintaining a high standard for firefighting. It is an environmentally sensitive option that can be used for existing Wormald products,” explained Justin Morris, Technical Director at Wormald.
AFFFs are water-based firefighting foam products used to rapidly suppress flammable liquid fires by cooling the fire and coating the fuel, preventing contact with oxygen, and have been used around the world since the 1970s. Many have included fluorinated surfactants such as PFOA and PFOS, which are part of a broader group of chemicals called PFAS substances.
Fluorine Free Foams avoid the persistent, bio-accumulative and potentially adverse effects that AFFFs containing fluorine can pose and can be discharged without the need for containment and disposal.
Wormald’s new concentrate complies with Queensland’s Fire Fighting Foam policy announced in 2016 by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, which bans the use of fluorine. Full compliance is to be implemented by no later than 6 July 2019.
“The Fluorine Free Foam is part of our on-going commitment to delivering high quality firefighting products to the Australian market. Wormald will continue to develop solutions for customers who are looking to be more environmentally responsible when it comes to the firefighting solutions they use and store on their sites,” commented Mr Morris.
For more information on Wormald’s commitment to sustainable fire suppression solutions, including the legislation in Queensland and how this affects business, visit www.wormald.com.au/fff or call Wormald on 133 166.
- ENDS -
MEDIA NOTE:
For further information, please contact:
Kim Viney, Write Away Communication + Events
Ph: 02 9978 1400 Email: kim_viney@writeaway.com.au
ABOUT WORMALD
Leading fire protection specialist Wormald has been protecting Australian people and property for 125 years and is now Australia’s largest independent fire company. Operating in nearly 40 locations throughout Australia, Wormald designs, manufactures, installs and services fire detection and protection equipment for a wide variety of industries including building and construction, mining, power generation, oil & gas, defence, healthcare, leisure management, corporate, education and IT&T. Wormald also provides a comprehensive range of fire services from engineering advice to fire safety training. www.wormald.com.au