Ecoguard

Chemguard ECOGUARD is a specially formulated, synthetic fluorine free fire-fighting foam concentrate based on an innovative patented polymer surfactant, low-toxicity hydrocarbon surfactants, and other non-hazardous ingredients. As a result, it is substantially biodegradable and presents the lowest environmental impact of any UL listed Class B fire-fighting foam.

As an AFFF and Fluoroprotein foam alternative, this advanced formulation produces similar fire-fighting performance as AFFF and Fluoroprotein products while containing no organofluorine components. When used in systems and handline applications, ECOGUARD produces a strong and cohesive foam blanket on the surface of the fuel to extinguish fire and suppress fuel vapor.

ECOGUARD is intended for use at a proportioning rate of 3% for top-side / handline applications and select sprinkler applications on Class B hydrocarbon type fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel, etc. It is also intended for use a proportioning rate of 6% for various other sprinkler applications.

ECOGUARD is to be used on hydrocarbon fuels only.

FEATURES

• UL Listed, “Foam Liquid Concentrates”
• Meets EN1568 Fire Test Criteria
• Because of its superior environmental impact properties, this product is ideally suited for municipalities and fire departments.
• Suitable for use with either fresh, brackish, or sea water when properly proportioned and applied.
• Contains no fluorosurfactants or organofluorine.
• Suitable for use with aspirating foam nozzles.
• Suitable for use with certain deluge and closed head foam water sprinkler systems.
• Suitable for use with carbon steel, fiberglass, polyethylene or stainless steel. Chemguard ECOGUARD is not compatible with galvanized pipe or fittings in an undiluted form.
• UL recommended application rate on hydrocarbon type fuels is 0.16 gpm/ft².
• Follow manufacturers recommendations for proportioning

PROPORTIONING

• Chemguard ECOGUARD is designed for use with the following types of foam proportioning equipment.
• In-line balanced pressure and pump pressure-proportioning skid.
• Bladder tank balanced pressure-proportioning systems.
• Around the pump proportioning equipment.
• Handline, air-aspirating nozzles with fixed eductor pickup tube.
• Fixed or portable in-line eductors.
• ECOGUARD is not designed for premix applications.

DISCHARGE DEVICES

• Air-aspirating and various non air-aspirating sprinkler heads or spray nozzles.
• Foam Chambers.
• Air-aspirating foam nozzles.
• Foam makers for use with either Floating Roof storage tanks or Dike/Bund protection systems.

APPLICATIONS

• Storage tanks (hydrocarbon fuels only)
• Truck/Rail loading or unloading facilities
• Processing/Storage facilities
• Docks/Marine tankers
• Flammable liquid containment areas
• Mobile equipment

PERFORMANCE

Chemguard ECOGUARD is designed to perform as a “Synthetic Foam Concentrate” as defined by UL 162. It is listed for multiple applications, including topside, handline, and sprinklers.

FOAMING PROPERTIES

Aspirating type discharge devices typically generate expansion ratios between 6-10:1 when mixed with water at the correct mix ratio. Expansion ratios are dictated by the type of discharge devices, flow rate and discharge pressure.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES AT 77ºF (25ºC)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

ECOGUARD is biodegradable, low in toxicity and can be treated in sewage treatment plants.

STORAGE

If kept in the original container and stored within the temperature range of 35ºF - 120ºF (2ºC - 49ºC) a shelf life of between 20 - 25 years can be expected.  Protect ECOGUARD from freezing. 

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