PRODUCT INFO
Cold Fire™ is an environmentally friendly fire extinguishing agent that puts out ANY fire faster, safer, with less water, less damage to property, and less risk to firefighters. Cold Fire cools 21 times faster than water, and works to remove heat and the fuel sources from the fire triangle. The suppressants in Cold Fire™ use water as a catalyst to remove the heat as well as encapsulate and break down the hydrocarbons in the fuel source to extinguish the fire more rapidly.
After Cold Fire™ is applied to a structure it remains wet for forty-five minutes. There is field experience indicating that once dry there may be extended protection. Gels can dry in a few hours and become ineffective unless rehydrated.
Cold Fire™ can be used with fresh or salt water
Unlike gels that form a very slippery film on horizontal platforms, steps, etc., and can be trackedinto a residence, Cold Fire™ is essentially unnoticeable.
Unlike some products Cold Fire™ will not damage structural paint surfaces or roofing materials, is not an eye or skin irritant, and will not clog valves, eductors or diminish the range of the hose-nozzle spray pattern.
Cold Fire™ has been tested successfully under the purview of MTDC (Missoula, Montana) for surface and intergranular corrosion of aluminum. This feature is important when using this product for aerial applications.
The policy of the Forest Service to allow “let burn” is important to restoration of our forests. Cold Fire™ can provide the necessary adjustment of fire movement and control burn patterns to support this policy.
Cold Fire™ will not influence the investigation scene of suspected arson. Unlike other fire fighting materials which may mask the evidence, it has been noted that the olfactory faculties of animals normally used in the investigation are not affected by the use of Cold Fire.
Cold Fire™ can be used not only for structure protection but as the primary fire-fighting agent, unlike gels. In addition, this single product provides the capability to handle class A, B and D fires.
Cold Fire™ can be stored indefinitely. It has passed the freeze/thaw cycle test without detriment to product performance. Many other products separate or otherwise lose effectiveness and must be stored in protective environments to prevent a freeze situation or excessive heat and/or moisture exposure.
Because Cold Fire never expires, can put out ANY fire, can be used in low percentages, requires less cleanup, and puts the fire out faster, it is the most economical choice when using fire suppressing agents.
Dilution Chart
Recommended Application Percentages For Cold Fire
Note: Percentages will depend on the nature of the fire and/or application method. Many values are based on the field experience of trained fire fighting personnel. Protective measures are temporary.
Application
Percentage of Cold Fire
Concentrate to Water
FOREST FIRES
General use 0.5 - 3%
Grass / Scrub 0.5 - 1%
Brush 0.5 - 1%
Heavy Pine 1 - 2%
High Oil Content (Palmetto) 2 - 3%
Fire Line 2 - 4%
Sawdust / Slash 2 - 3%
OTHER FIRES (Forest proximity)
Ground Vehicles 3 - 6%
Paints / Oils 3 - 6%
Auto Fuels 3 - 6%
Class D Storage (powdered metals) 6 - 10%
UL Listed Wetting Agent – UL 2N75
Multiple classifications - foam, wetting agent, surfactant and water enhancer
Will extinguish class A, class B, flammable metals and grease fires
April 5, 2005. Cold Fire surpasses other products on the US Forestry -Qualified Product List in terms of health & safety hazards and use restrictions
Tested according to NFPA 18 Standards
EPA – SNAP listed (Significantly New Alternatives Policy) for alternatives to toxic foams currently on market
Acceptable substitute for toxic foams and Halon 1211 (EPA)
Classified by the EPA under “Surfactant Blend A”
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) rating of 0,0,0 - same as water
Cold Fire is NOT a gel
100% soluble in water
Can be applied by helicopters with Bambi buckets, used in pumping stations along firelines, and poured directly in brush truck tanks
Extinguishes fires (even oil and alcohol-based fires) quickly and on contact; effective on oil well and tanker fires, tire fires, fuel/ethanol fires, grass, brush and forest fires, and metal fires (including magnesium and aluminum)
Cold Fire is ONE agent that can replace SEVERAL products
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Cold Fire - Cooling Capabilities
Cold Fire has an amazing ability to cool metal down 21 times faster than water, without 'shocking' or damaging the metal.
ITS Cooling Comparison Test
For a copy of the full ITS Cooling test, please send us an email.
Each sample of material was heated to 500° using a hand torch, then sprayed with Cold Fire and water. The third element tested was ambient air.
Copper:
The copper was heated and sprayed for 29.89 seconds. Cold Fire™ took 27 seconds to reach 87.378F. It took water 4 minutes, 30 seconds to reach 84.624F. It took air 11 minutes and 6 seconds to reach 95.994F. Our findings show that it took Cold Fire™ the least amount of time.
Sheet Metal:
The sheet metal was heated and sprayed for 15.69 seconds. Cold Fire™ took 14 seconds to reach 84.522F. It took water 4 minutes, 50 seconds to reach 84.538F. It took air 9 minutes and 11 seconds to reach 90.872F. Our findings show that it took Cold Fire™ the least amount of time.
Graph Glass:
The glass was heated and sprayed for 23.47 seconds. Cold Fire™ took 31 seconds to reach 84.093F. It took water 2 minutes, 26 seconds to reach 85.821F. Note as the glass cooled after spraying with water the glass cracked.
Graph Steel:
The steel was heated and sprayed for 48.23 seconds. Cold Fire™ took 46 seconds to reach 88.894F. It took water 9 minutes, 17 seconds to reach 89.251F. It took air 8 minutes and 24 seconds to reach 109.25F. Our findings show that it took Cold Fire™ the least amount of time. Note that after the metal was sprayed, the heat went down, then came up in temperature slightly.
Copper Time Temp
Cold Fire 27 sec. 87.378F
Water 4 min, 30 sec. 84.624F
Air 11 min, 6 sec. 95.994F
Sheet Metal
Cold Fire 14 sec. 84.522F
Water 4 min, 50 sec. 84.538F
Air 9 min, 11 sec. 90.872F
Graph Glass
Cold Fire 31 sec 84.093F
Water 2 min, 26 sec 85.821F
Graph Steel
Cold Fire 46 sec 88.894F
Water 9 min, 17 sec. 89.251F
Air 8 min, 24 sec. 109.25F
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