FIRETRACE Novec1230气体灭火系统Which gas is used in the Novec 1230 system?
FIRETRACE Novec1230气体灭火系统 Novec 1230 is the brand name for the chemical compound FK-5-1-12, manufactured by 3M. Fire suppression systems marketed as Novec 1230 systems contain FK-5-1-12, which is stored as a liquid and discharges as a gas when the system activates. There are many different manufacturers (OEMs) of Novec 1230 fire suppression systems, including Firetrace International. Some manufacturers offer fire suppression systems with generic FK-5-1-12 that is not supplied by 3M. These systems may perform similary to a Novec 1230 fire suppression system, but they are not genuine Novec 1230 fire suppression systems.
FIRETRACE Novec1230气体灭火系统Is Novec 1230 dangerous?
Relative to most fire suppression chemicals, Novec 1230 is not dangerous. Unlike carbon dioxide, Novec 1230 is considered safe to use in occupied spaces. That means if Novec 1230 is released inside of a room with people in it, there is no suffocation risk or other serious health impacts. Toxicity studies show that Novec 1230 fluid does not irritate the skin but may cause mild eye irritation. It is not a carcinogen, according to the Ames test.
FIRETRACE Novec1230气体灭火系统How much does Novec 1230 cost?
Novec 1230 is typically similar in cost to FM200, another leading clean agent for fire suppression. Novec 1230 fluid is purchased as part of a fire suppression system Only approved fire suppression system manufacturers can purchase Novec 1230 fluid directly. Novec 1230 fire suppression systems cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the scale of the project.
