Baum’s Novacool® UEF is a mixture of Anionic, Nonionic and Amphoteric surfactants. It does not contain any nonylphenolethoxylates (NPE’s), Fluoro-surfactants, or glycol ethers.
Baum's Castorine Co. Inc. has been manufacturing fire suppression foams since
1980. Baum’s Novacool® UEF is a mixture of Anionic, Nonionic and Amphoteric
surfactants. It does not contain any nonylphenolethoxylates (NPE’s), Fluoro-surfactants,
or glycol ethers. Test data shows it to be readily biodegradable.
Novacool UEF 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 water and with its cooling and blanketing properties, reduces fuel vapor
pressure of class B fuel materials.
When applied as foam through a foaming nozzle or CAF it can fill voids and
stick to a vertical surface.
Contains no alcohols – It will not cause AR AFFF to become insoluble in
water.
Can be mixed with fresh, brackish, or sea water with good foam in all water
types.
Run off is greatly reduced or eliminated due to the reduced amount of water
required to extinguish the fire and the wetting properties that keep the water
on and in the fuel.
Will coat Class A fuels (even waxy vegetation) to increase moisture content.
This will provide a barrier to an oncoming flame front.
Use concentration 0.4% Class A fires, 0.5% Class B fires, UL classified per
NFPA 18
