DATA SHEET

HOTFOAM™ 2%
Foam Concentrate

Features
2% high expansion foam
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Especially designed for inside air applications
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EN1568, ISO7203 and IMO approved
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Suitable for use with fresh, salt or hard water
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Supplied ready to use in 20, 200 or 1000 litres packaging
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Description Application
HOTFOAM™ can be used by most conventional foam proportioning
HOTFOAM™ concentrate is a fully synthetic foam compound which
equipment such as:
has been especially developed to meet the requirements of the
high expansion system using inside air unique technique. It is also PP, PPW pressure pump proportioning equipment
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suitable for any other application where the highest quality, top
performing foam concentrate is required. It is intended for use as a 2% MTB Bladder tank and related TP and TPW proportioners
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proportioned solution. Fixed In-line venturi type MI inductor
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HOTFOAM™ concentrate forms a very stable foam when expanded Around the pump type PI proportioners
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by extremely hot and aggressive combustion gases where traditional
high expansion foams/detergent foams will see their expansion
often reduce by half or more affecting drastically foam performance
of the designed high expansion system. Approvals
The fire performance of HOTFOAM™ has extended listings and
approvals to comply with:
Performance
EN 1568 : 2008 Part 2
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Mainly used for inside air foam systems in enclosed spaces.
HOTFOAM™ is suitable for applications such as warehouses, ISO 7203 Part 2
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flammable liquid storage protection and tunnel facilities as well as IMO Msc 670
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marine engine and pump rooms. Can also be used with traditional Inside air test as per IMO Msc 1384
outside air high expansion systems. HOTFOAM™ forms high
expansion foam using inside air, including combustion gases. MED B
Expansion ratios through the HOTFOAM™ generators are typically
between 600:1 and 700:1. The foam fills the protected space,
extinguishes the fire within it and prevents any re-ignition. It can be
used with fresh, sea or brackish water.

HOTFOAM™ is measured against many international standards and

specifications including EN1568 and IMO. Inside air HOTFOAM™
performances have been verified against many tests protocols
including IMO 1384. Tests include performances on temperatures
up to 1000°C.

HOTFOAM™ has been successfully been tested on high expansion

applications on either Solid Class A materials such as wood or plastics as
well as conventional Class B hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline, diesel
fuel and jet fuels. High expansion extinguishment capabilities have also
been verified on polar solvents (water miscible fuels) such as Ethanol.

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Storage and Shelf Life Typical Properties at 20°C
HOTFOAM™ has an operational temperature range of -2°C to 50°C. HOTFOAM™
n HI-EX 2%
Limited exposure to temperatures above +50°C does not affect the
Fire Classes
n A and B
fire fighting performance.
Admixing ratio
n 2 [% Vol.]
When stored in the packaging supplied (polyethylene drums or cans)
Shape and colour
n Pale yellow clear liquid
or in equipment recommended by the manufacturer as part of the
foam system and within the temperature limits specified, the shelf Expansion
n Low, Medium, High
life of HOTFOAM™ concentrate is about 20-25 years. The factors Density (20°C)
n 1.02 ± 0.02 [g/ml]
affecting shelf life and stability for SKUM foam agents are discussed
in detail in our Technical Bulletin 11A for storage recommendation. pH (concentrate, 20°C)
n 7.5 ± 0.5
Viscosity @ 20°C
n 17.0 ± 4.0 [mm2/s]
Sediment (EN 1568)
n ≤ 0.1 [%]
Safety and Handling Expansion Ratio
n ≥ 800

See our corresponding “Material Safety data sheet”. n Drain Time 25%, ≥ 8:00 [min:s]
(20°C, EN 1568-3)
n Drain Time 50%, ≥ 15:00 [min:s]
(20°C, EN 1568-3)
Miscibility Pour Point*
n ≤ -9 [°C]
HOTFOAM™ is successfully tested on miscibility with the previous Freezing Point
n ≤ -13 [°C]
generation concentrates i.e. Meteor V, P and P+.
Recommended storage/
n -2 to +50 [°C]
Usage temperature

Materials of Construction Compatibility

Tests have been performed with HOTFOAM™ Concentrate verifying
its compatibility with various storage tank materials such as Coated
Ordering Information
carbon steel tanks, GRP or other plastics, Stainless Steel, Bladder HOTFOAM™ can be supplied in cans, drums and IBC totes.
tanks (rubber bladders).
Part No. Description
Please refer to our Technical Bulletin 13A which addresses
acceptable materials of construction for use with SKUM foam F202169C2
n 20 Litre can
concentrates or e-mail at: [email protected]
F202169D1
n 200 Litre drum
F202169T1
n 1000 Litre tote

Quality Assurance
HOTFOAM™ as with all TYCO Products – is subject to very
stringent quality controls throughout all stages of production, from
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incoming raw to the complete product and is manufactured in an
ISO 9001:2008 controlled facility. Quality assurance is therefore
guaranteed.

HOTFOAM™ does not contain any fluorosurfactant and is therefore

considered as a fluorine free foam.