Why Novacool UEF?
How Does Novacool UEF Work?
Novacool UEF is a mixture of anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants that works in three ways to extinguish a fire. It reduces the surface tension of water to improve the penetrating ability of water; it vastly improves the heat transfer from the fuel into the water; it reduces fuel vapor pressure by emulsifying class B materials at the fuel surface.
Most fire suppressants extinguish a fire by coating it and robbing it of oxygen, which is less than optimal because this allows the fire to potentially re-ignite. Novacool UEF is different. Novacool UEF works by combining with water and reducing water’s surface tension, which allows the water to develop a high surface area relevant to the mass it’s hitting. This high surface area to mass allows for a very rapid and efficient heat transfer from the object to the water. This transfer results in quick extinguishment and rapid cooling. Cooling helps to prevent fire re-ignition.
One gallon of Novacool UEF will treat 250 gallons of water to create an effective foam substance. It is more concentrated than other commonly used firefighting agents, so less is needed to contain and extinguish a fire. This also results in less water use. Novacool UEF is released through a dispersing agent that automatically combines it with water at 0.4%, so it is convenient to use.
Cooling Effect
A principal attraction of the Novacool fire extinguishment products is their patented ability to quickly lower fire site temperature. Novacool products reduce the heat component of fire. Following extinguishment, both structures and fuel sources are cooled to the point where they pose no risk of reignition. With conventional products, however, there remain, even after extinguishment, hot surrounding surfaces and fuels just waiting for an oxygen supply to recombust.
The importance of a cooling effect in fire fighting is immeasurable. With Novacool UEF, fighting fires can get in closer to the seat of a fire in much shorter time frames than before. Rescue efforts are greatly enhanced. Structure failure and property damage are decreased, and the ability to minimize pollution is tremendously expanded. Conventional foam products do not cool beyond the normal effect of the water they contain.
What Kinds of Benefits does Novacool UEF Provide?
How is Novacool UEF better for the Environment?
Most currently used fire suppressants (specifically AFFFs) contain fluorochemical surfactants, Perfluorooctyl sulfates (PFOS), and Perfluorooctylbetaines that can oxidize to Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). PFOA and PFOS do not degrade, which often leads to contamination of groundwater supplies and failure of wastewater treatment systems. These fluorosurfactants are persistent in the environment, and testing has shown them to be bioaccumulative. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been investigating these aqueous, film-forming compounds because of their environmental buildup and damage to our valuable resources.
Novacool UEF does not contain PFOA or PFOS, NPEs, or glycol ethers. Novacool was tested by CH2M Hill in Corvallis, Oregon for aquatic toxicity and biodegradability and was shown not to cause toxic buildup or pollute groundwater. Novacool exceeds EPA guidelines and provides an environmentally responsible alternative to harsh extinguishers that pollute valuable resources in our environment.
Because Novacool UEF is powerful yet environment-friendly, it assists in water preservation and helps prevent water pollution. With Novacool, fewer chemicals are used and less water is used, which also results in less erosive runoff and less water damage to property. Makers of Novacool want to assist firefighters and average citizens in helping to protect water, land, and other precious resources while extinguishing fires quickly and effectively.
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