{"operation":"document","citation":"05-0222","title":"Gas Industries LLC — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2005-11-17","effective_on":null,"summary":"05-0222 response to Gas Industries LLC concerning 173.151.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0222.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0222.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0222","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2005/050222.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\nWashington, D.C. 20590\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nPipeline and\nAdministration\nHazardous Materials Safety\nNOV 17 2005\nMr. John E. Brooks\nRef. No.: 05-0222\nPresident\nFirePak Oil and\nGas Industries LLC\n164 NW Jib Street\nOak Harbor, WA 98277\nDear Mr. Brooks:\nThis is\nin response to your August 10, 2005 letter regarding\nthe applicability of the consumer commodity provisions as\nspecified in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR\nParts 171-180).\nSpecifically, you ask if your fire\nsuppression system described as \"Flammable solids, organic,\nn.o.s.,\nDivision 4.1, UN 1325, PG III\" qualifies for the\nconsumer commodity exception in § 173.151 (c).\nThe answer is no. Upon further review of the information\nprovided, we have determined that this material is an\n\"explosive device\" and needs to be approved by the Associate\nAdministrator under the terms specified in § 173.56.\nI hope this information is helpful. If you have further\nquestions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.\nincerely\nMatter 2. Nith 10\nHattie I. Mitchell\nChief,\nRegulatory Review and Reinvention\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n173.151 (c)\n050222\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nSatterthwaite\n§173.15|\nConjumer!\nCommadity\n05-0222\nFirePak Oil and Gas Industries LLC\n164 NW Jib St.\nNW Regional Office\nFVE\nOak Harbor, Wa. 98277\nF360 279 8337\nP360 679 1747\nC360 941 2358\nAugust 10, 2005\nU.S. Department of Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Safety\nWashington, DC 20590\n400 7th St., S.W.\nAttn: Delimer Billings\nChief,\nRet A. FO&GI ORM-D review request letter of November 30 2003\nRet B FO&GI ORM-D review request letter of September 23 2004\nRef C FO&GI ORM-D Fax follow up request 01 July 2005\nMr. Billings,\nThis letter is a follow up to my last letter on Sept. 23 2004. I apologize for\nthe delay in getting it in following up with your office. This winter was especially\nbusy with military fire suppression program development and testing.\nAs the file shows FirePak is the national distributor of PyroGen, a new\nNFPA2010, in the industry worldwide. Transport via surface and air is from the\naerosol fire suppression technology gaining acceptance under the new\nfactory to the distribution center and then on to the retail consumer. The fire\nfighting agent is produced from the decomposition of a solid aerosol forming\nflammable solid. The AFC is enclosed in an \"aerosol generator\" made from an\ncompound (AFC). This material is classified as a UN 1325, 4.1 packing group III\naluminum casing with a foil seal over the discharge nozzle. During activation the\nskin temperatures are below the ignition point of paper. Although these are, \"fire\nextinguishers\" by definition, they are not pressurized and do not meet the criteria\nin 49CFR173.309\nThe PyroGen aerosol is a USEPA SNAP listed (Ref1) as Aerosol C, a\nreplacement for HALON 1301. It is listed as an approved alterativa agent for\nuse on commercial aircraft (Ret 2). PyroGen is listed with numerous international\nand governmental agencies. It qualifies under the new NFPA 2010 standard.\nThe agent is non-corrosive, non-toxic, and has no Ozone depletion or Global\nE0/20\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nwarming potential (ODP or GDP). The agent does not remove the oxygen from\nthe atmosphere and is breathable by mammals for short periods (15 minutes)\nexplosive squib) for activation. Web links at the bottom of the page are to the\nRef 5. The generators are not pressurized and contain an electric match (not a\nreferences.\nMost of the systems are designed as \"turn key kits\", complete with the\ngenerators contain the aerosol forming compound, and range in weight from 20g\nalarm and control system, mounting brackets wiring etc. The individual\nup to 11kg. The kits are occasionally ships via air as a limited quantity in a 4G\ncontainer and over pack. We would like to use the ORM-D on kits with small\ngenerators less than 2.2 Kg aerosol weight for the recreational marine industry.\nWe would like to have the small Pyrogen aerosol generators, and system\nthis certification is applicable to our generators by definition in this a proper\nreviewed as an ORM-D consumer commodity. After review of CFR49, we feel\nclassification. The pre-engineered systems are within the maximum weight\nrestrictions and comply with all US DOT, IATA and ICAO requirements for\ntransportation of hazardous material. Our intent is to label shipments with the\nsmall generators. Pyrogen MAG series aerosol generators MAG02, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,\n11 and 12 as ORM-D as part of out fire suppression kits..\nYour attention and review of this request is appreciated. A classification as\nan ORM-D is within the current regulations. Acceptance will expedite the use of\naerosols in fire suppression applications in the future. The review and final\nfavorable determination by your office is anticipated. A letter from your office\nnoting this ORM-D review and reaffirming the compliance with the regulations\nwould be appreciated. A copy of this letter can be used to show compliance to\nthe cargo carriers.\nespectfully,\nmailto:jbrooks@pyrogen.com\nFirePak Oil and Gas Industries LLC\nEnclosure:/\nInternet Hyper links\nRef 1 US EPA Snap listing\nRef 2 DOT/FAA/AR-99/63\nRet 3 PyroGen Web Site\nRet 4 Power paint on the Systems\nRef 5 NAVAIR Toxicity report\n50 /50\n:\nrostinting\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nA revolution in\nfire suppression technology\nle really\nscience\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nIt really is rocket science\nOGER\nrocket fuel technology, Pyrogen is the worlds' first commercially available\nA revolution is taking place in Fire Suppression. Developed from solid\nAerosol Fire Extinguishing System. Designed as a safe & practical\nPyrogen is available from stock in a wide range of canister sizes. Pyrogen\nalternative to Halon, Halacarbons, Chemical Powders and Inert Gases\nis an inert non-toxic solid that remains stable until electrically or thermally\nactivated, where upon it produces a gas-like extinguishing aerosol. The\nextinguishment & preventing re-ignition, and in certain instances,\naerosol attacks the fire chemically and physically, giving virtual instant\nalternative to Halon.\nexplosions. For many applications Pyrogen is the only practical\nSome of the sizes available\nSimply installed close to the potential hazard\nEasily reinstalled within minutes\nWhen electrically or thermally ignited, Pyrogen\ngenerates the fire extinguishing aerosol\nSend no meter orang\ndata rooms\noff-shore\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nBenefits of Pyrogen\n3 times more effective than Halon.\nO PYROGEN\nHALON\nHALON\nm3 Pyrogen exhibits equal or better extinguishing\nAt a maximum* design concentration of 100g per\nIll Halon 1301\nCompact & Weight Saving.\nCHI FM-200\nPyrogen canisters can provide the smallest &\nproperties than Halon 1301 at 330g per m° (5% by\nFE-13\nWith space requirements of up to 1/40th of inert\nlightest fire extinguishing system currently available\nvolume), as certified by Scientific Services Laboratory.\nM# C02\namongst commercially available agents.\nPyrogen has the lowest extinguishing concentration\nInert gos\ncompeting systems, Pyrogen in many cases is the\ngases, and weight penaties of often only 10% of\nonly practical Halon repkicement.\n* Rocarrandad marimum for (loss A, B, C, E & F type fires. Refer to table on reverse.\nEnvironmentally Friendly\nSimple to Install & Recommission.\nDepleting Potential (ODP) & Zero Global Warming\nPyrogen has been certified as having Zero Ozone\nthermally) activated. Simple wiring & plug in\nPyrogen canisters are electrically (or automaticaily\nI\nconnectors can reduce installation times to a 1/3rd\nPotential (GWP). It is officially listed by the US\nEnvironmental Protection Authority under its\nreinstaled in minutes* affording minimal downtime\nor less. If discharged, new canisters may be\nHalon replacement Significant New Alternatives\nProgram' (SNAP).\nnon-active fire suppression.\nand eliminate potentialy hazardous periods of\nNo Pressurised Cylinders or Pipe work.\n*Proving all ord any necessory safety checks 8 tropections have been completed\nunits. As well as being light & safe to transport, they\nPyrogen Canisters are self contained, zero pressure\nLow Toxicity.\nequipment. They cannot leak, burst or deteriorate,\nrequire no additional pipes, nozzles or distribution\nno aggressive acids such as Hydrogen Fluoride\nUnlike some Halon alternatives, Pyrogen produces\nand can be stored for up to 10 years without\nupon contact with hot sufaces. Pyrogen produces\nmaintenance.\nno chlorine or bromide and does not deplete\noxygen to suppress the fire.\nPyrogen has been tested by LPC, Scientific Service\nTests & certification\nCost Effective\nLaboratories (Australia) and is undergoing further\nWith minimal space & weight requirements, simple\ncertification worldwide. For the latest approval\ninstallation, zero maintenance and up to 10 years\nservice life, Pyrogen is arguably the most cost\nPyrogen dealer.\nlistings and test data please contact your nearest\neffective Halon alternative available.\nmachinery and automation equipment\nplunt machinery\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nHow it works\nCombustible label cover\nunique - a special solid chemical, when electrically or thermally\nThe principle of extinguishing action employed\nby Pyrogen is\nDirectional plate\nignited, produces\ncombustion products - micron size dry\nCoolant grid\nchemical particles and gases. Dry chemical particles, (mainly\nChemical coolant\npotassium carbonates), and gaseous mixture, (mainly carbon\ndioxide, nitrogen and water vapour), mix together into a uniform\n• Separator grid\nfire extinguishing aerosol. Before being released into a protected\n- Spacer ring\nThermal ignition device\narea, the hot aerosol propels itseif through a unique solid\nchemical coolant, which decomposes absorbing huge amounts\ncomposition\nSolid aerosol generating\nof the cool aerosol within the area.\nof heat, thus ensuring flameless discharge and uniform distribution\n• Electrical ignition device\nThe high rate of aerosol discharge ensures a tremendous knock-\ndown effect. Micron size aerosol particles exhibit gas-lice three-\nCanister construction\nHeaw duty aluminium\nalloy casting\nthroughout enclosure and reach even the most concealed and\ndimensional qualities that allow the agent to rapidly distribute\nmatter of seconds, while long holding times all help tc. prevent\nshielded locations. Homogeneous distribution is achieved in a\nIgniter circuit connector\nfire re-ignition.\nPyrogen canister in action\nElectrical signal\nfrom control ponel\nConster hected = S222\nChemical coolant decomposes absorbing heat\nHolding times up to 60 minutes.\nTotal flooding aerosol demonstrates 3d gas like properties\nheat ≥175°C vio\nNoked flome or\n3 potential methods of actuation\nfive conduxting cord\nAerosol generated\n*Fire fighting erosol ropidly generated\nAerosol distributed\nDecomposed chemical coolont\nPyrogen aerosol is a chemical action agent\nFlame chain broken\nStage 1\n(CnHm)\nPyrogen\n(CnHm)\nGUED\n'flame chain carriers' O, H & OH\nFire is propagated by the\nStage 2\n(CnHm)\nPyrogen aerosol introduces potassium\nStage 3\nradicals (K) into the flame chain reaction\nand remove them from the flame chain\nK radicals attach themselves to O, H & OH\nwithout depleting Oxygen\nshipping and marine\nsectric cabinets\nmilitary vehicles\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\nTechnical data\nCanister Material:\nCanister Characteristics\nSurface Treatment:\nMarine Grade Aluminium Alloy\nElectrical (Thermal) Charcicteristics\nShock:\nMax/Min Ambient\nPowder Coated (red)\nSupervision/Monitoring Circuit: ≤1mA\n-50°C - +60°C\nActivation (Electrical):\n≥400mA @6/12/24v for 10mS\nVibration:\nTested at 10g for >13,000 impacts\nActivation (Thermal):\n≥175°C\nCorrosion Resistance:\n59 @ 50~2506z\nConnector:\n4 pin Miltary Type 2 PMDT\nImpact Resistance:\nGreater than UL 1058\nAnalog MIL -C-5015\nHumidity:\n≤96%\nIP558\n(at maximum design concentration)\nAerosol Characteristics\nSuitable for Fire:\nClassifications\nNitrogen Gas:\nPotassium Carbonates, solid:\n- 7g/m3\nClass A - Combustible Solids\nCarbon Dioxide Gas:\n- 70% by vol.\nClass C. Flammable Gases\nClass 8 - Flammable Liquids\nCarbon Monoxide Gas:\n~ 0.4% by vol\n- 1.2% by vol\nClass E - Electrically Energised Fires\nAmmonia, Gas:\nNitrogen Oxides, Gas:\n- 0.075% by vol\n40 - 100 ppm\nHandling & Transport:\nAccordance with UN 1325&\nClass F - Fats & Cooking Oils\nOxygen (level)\nTemp at Nozzle + 500mm:\n17% to 20% (typical)\n≤75°C\nHaz. Chen. Code : 2(4)E\nDangerous Goods Code: 4.1\nHolding time\n≤ 60 mins\nPackaging Group:\nAgent\nFormula\n%\nTOXICITY ODP\nComparison table\n(100yrs vs lifetimes (yrs)\nGWP Atmospheric Extinguishing concentration\n(Class B fires)\nMechanism of\nPYROGEN\nLOW*\n0\nC02 =1)\n%v.v.\n100\ns/ma\nfire suppression\nPlasticised Nitrocellulose 12.7%\nKNO3\n62.3%\nchemical\nAdmixtures\nCarbon\n16%\n4%\nHalon 1301\nNAF S III\nFM-200\nCF3CHFCF3\nChemical\nCHC2CF3\nphysical\nCHCIF2\nphysical\nFE-13\nCHCIFCF3\nArgonite\nFE-25\nCHF2CF3\nCHF 3\nN2\n50%\nLOW\nLOW\n2800\n32.6\n-33.6\n199\n560\nphysical\n600\nphysical\nphysical\nArgotec\n50%\nInergen\nN2\n100%\nC02\nAr\n52%\nLOW\nLOW\n0\n0j0\n- 35-\n500\n5C0\nphysice!\nphysical\n40%\nCarbon dioxide\n100%\n8%\nChemical powders\nWater\nHO\nCO2\nHIGH\nNIL\n50\nphysical\nLOW\n0\nphysical\n* Pyrogen has been certified as low toxicity by the Academy of Science & Biophysics Institute, Moscow.\n1400-1800 chemical or physical\noff road vehicles\nengine bays\nlius and hgu\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nInstallation data\nAvailable sizes\nMass of generator, g\nParameter\ncomposition, g\nMass of aerosol forming\nta can can vin can\nMAG-1 MAG-2 MAG-3* MAG-4 MAG-5*. MAG-11 MAG-12 MAG-13 MAG-14 MAG-15 MAG-16 MAG-17\n1,830\n500\n12,000\n1,500\n14,500\n2,200\n21,000\n3,500\n28,000\n6,000\n38,000\n6 500\n46,000\n8,400\n53,000\n11,000\nMax protected volume, m3\nNozzle outlet\n@ 100g/m3\n0.2\nbi-\nmono-\n0.6\nDiameter, mm\nLength, mm\n120\n25\n75\n80\nmono\n2\n95\nmono-\n10\nDischarge time, sec\n<2.0\n<3.0\n<5.0\n75\n75\n145\n350\nbi-\nmono-\n5\nmono-\n12\n17\n247\n180\nmono-\n27\n247\nmono-\n46\n<12.0\n<12.0\n247\n235\nmono\n50\n<15.0\n306\n260\nmono\n65\n85\n* MAG 3 and MAG 5 are available in 'grenade' format for manual fire fighting\n<7.0\n<10.0\n95\n190\n<15.0\n402\n492\n75\nmono\n227\nmono-\n<8.0\n95\n285\n<15.0\n<15.0\n492\n4150\n492\nPrimarily due to the high obscuration, PYROGEN is designed for use in normally unoccupied areas such as data rooms, machinery and engine spaces, control\nHealth & Safety Statement\ncabinets and storage areas. Inadvertent exposure to the aerosol should be avoided using normal precautions such as warning signals, pre-discharge alarm\nand post-discharge warning and venting. Accidental exposure to aerosol should be limited to 5 minutes.\nAs obscuration may impede the egress of personnel, hold off devices may be required for large areas or those with internal obstructions. Further details on the\navailable upon request.\nsafe application, installation, operation and recommissioning of PYROGEN systems is given in the design manual and a manufacturers safety data sheet is\nPyrogen kits\nFire panels\nPre-engineered kits for marine and\nPurpose built 'Pyrosafe' fire control\nAccessories\nCD rom\nvehicle applications\nand alarm panels\nto facilitate complete installations\nA complete range of accessories\ndemonsticte Pyrogen's versatility\nA CD or vicleo is available to clearty\nGilnow Mill Business Centre,\nPyrogen Lid.\nSpa Road, Bolton. BI. 1 4LF (U.K.)\nTelephone: +44 (0)1:204 373300\nE-mail: pyrogen@btc.onnect.com\nFax: +44 (0)1204 373355\nwww.pyrogen.ltd.uk\nIGNERL\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\nSmart. Tough, Safe, Pyrogen.\nIndustrial Applications\nAviation\n• Maintenance shops\n• Containers\n• Cargo bays\n• Helicopters\n• Commercial airlines\n• General aviation\n• Ground support equipment\nElectricity\n• Computers\n• UPS's and ISP's\n• Transformer rooms\nFIRE ARTGUISHER\nMAG\n11\n• Data centers\n• Electrical cabinets\n• Server farms\n• Internet hotels / motels\n• Power substations\n• Back-up power supplies\nMilitary\nOil, Gas &\n• Machinery and computer rooms\nPetrochemical\n• Field kits\n• Offices\n• Pump rooms\n• Military mobile base containers\n• Rig operators\n• Warehouses\n• Co-generation\n• Temporary storage and construction offices\n• Isolated or remote locations\n• Machinery spaces\n• Electrical cabinets\nO H40\n• Emergency / temporary replacement for out-\n•Drilling companies\nof-service systems\n• Electrical distribution systems\nnounted in an electrical cabine\nPyrogen MAG-02 canister\nMining\nMarine\n• Electrical cabinets\n• Switchboards\n• Power substations\n• Generator rooms\n291 m\n- Pump rooms\n• Electrical power panels\n• Machinery spaces\n• Engine rooms\n• Diode bridge cubicles\n• Maintenance workshops\n• Electrical switch banks\n•All mining equipment\n• Emergency fire-fighting systems.\n• Cargo-holds and containers\nMachinery\n• Construction equipment\nIn addition to protecting the entire sub-station control\n• Timber-harvesting equipment\n• Road-paving equipment\nroom, as shown, smaller. WAGs can be mounted inside\nthe control cubicles to provide local protection\n\n<<<PAGE 11>>>\n\nSmart. Tough Safe, Pyrogen,\nPYROG\nPRODUCT CERTIFICATION\nPRODUCT TESTING\nStandards\n'SL LISTED\n• Pyrogen Fire Extinguishing Aerosa Systems ASINZS 4487:1997 Standards\n• SSL - 30-Day Elevated Temperature Test and Salt Spray Corrosion Test of UL 1058 Stardard\nSSL Australia Test Reports\n• Maintenance of fire Protection Equipmen, Part 16: Pyrogen fire Extinguishing\nAustralia/Standards New Zealand\n• SSL - Extinguishing Design Factor\nData Sheet Listing\nSystems AS/NZS 1851.16:1997 Stardards Australia/ Standards New Zealand\n• WorkCover Authority - A est Report on the Performan e of a\nWorkCover Authority Australia Test Reports\nAFP - 1317\nListing\n• SSL (Scientific Services Laboratories Australia Register of Fire Protection\n• Work Cover Authority - A leport on Room Fire lest on MAG-4 and\nfire Extinguishing Aerosol System in a Room Fire Test w UL 1058 Standard\npowder Type Fire-Extinguishing System, afp-1317\nEquiprent - Pyrogen IM, MAG Series, Pyrotechnically-generated, Fine Aerosol-\nMAG-5 Generators to UL 1058 Standard\nAcceptance letters\nPower Industry Applications\nAustralian & New Zealand\n- Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia\n• Report on Pyrogen Demonstration at Wollongong Elect ical Engineering Pty Ltd\n• Substation Electrical Pane Cubicles fire Tests - Integral Energy. NSW, Australia\nStandards Approval\n• Bureau Veritas France, Marine Division\nAS/NZS 4487:1997\n• Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority Australia, Telacommunication: Sites\n•BHP Australia, Environmental Department\n* Report on Pyrogen Demorstration at Snowy Mountain: Hydro-electric Authority\n• Report on Pyrogen Demonstration for protection of Substation Dioce Bridge flectrical Cubicles\n- Murrin Murrin Nickel-Cobalt Project, WA, Australia\nApprovals & Certificates\n• Registration under SNAP program USEPA\n• Protection of fume Cabinets - Hi-Safe Systems Fire Pretection, Netherlands\nIndustrial Applications\n• Approval for protectior of small boat machinery spaces\n• Approval for use on NSW commercial vessets, Waterways Authority, Australia\nMaritime and Coastguard Agency. UK\n• Protection of Libraries - Scientific & Research Centre for Conservation\n& Restoration of Documers, State Library of the Russian Federation\n• Certificate of Standard Approval, Marine Register of Navigation, Russia\n(EUREAL\nECB\n• Registration for Design Factor, SSE Australia\n• Pyrogen Design Factor - Cass A and Class B Fires\nPerformance Test Reports\n• Certification for Electrical Conductivity, Sydney Electricity. Australia\n• Certification for Area Coverage to UL. 1058. WorkCover Authority, Australia\n• Performance of Pyrogen in a Class A Fire - Test to UL 1(58 standard;\n• Approvalfor Chemical Ingrediers, NINAS, Australis\n• Oil Fire Test\n• Dangerous Goods Classification, Soyuz, Russia\n• Certification on Ozone Depletion, Academy of Science, Russia\n• Material Safety Data Sheet\nSafety Data\n• Certification on Vibration & Shock Resistance, Soyuz, Russia\n• Certification on Guaranteed Shelf Life, Soyuz, Russia\n•Emergency Procedure Guide - Transport\n• Certification on Corrosiveness.\n• Pyrogen Toxicity - Abstract\nInstitute of Aviation Mechanical Engineering, Russia\n• Pyrogen Toxicity - Full Recort\n• Sanitary Certificate - Healt Ministry of the Russian Federation,\nDepartment of the State Sanitary & Epidemic Inspectior\nWORKCOVER\nHEM SOUTH WAITS\nFO&GI\nmca\nMar time and Gossipsandwany\n7171 Harwin Dr Suit3 316\nHouston Texas 77036\nT: 713 952 1996\n-mail: jbrooks@pyrogen.cor\nF: 713-952 1997\nww.pvrogen.com\n\n<<<PAGE 12>>>\n\nSmart. Tough. Safe. Pyrogen.\nFrom\nrocket fuel\nto the world's\nmost effective\nfire extinguisher\nDeveloped from\nX\nadvanced aerospace\ntechnology - Pyrogen\nis the world's first\nWORKCOVER\nNEW SOUTH WAICE\ncommercially available\naerosol fire\nextinguishing system\nPyrogen is non-\npressurized, non-\nпуса\nconductive and its\nMar line and Coasterndhwany\nextinguishing action is\ninstantaneous\nA further advantage is\naerosol enters delicate\nthat if the Pyrogen\nECB\nequipment, engines or\nRETERLAND\nelectrical components\n- it causes no damage\nAvailable in a wide range of canister sizes,\nPyrogen does not deplete oxygen and was\npractical alternative to Halon, halocarbons\ndesigned as the most economical and\nchemical powders and inert gases\nLISTED\nActive Fire Protection\nData Sheet Listing\nAFP - 1317\nFORGI\nAustralian & New Zealand\nStandards Approval\nAS/NZS 4487:1997\n\n<<<PAGE 13>>>\n\nSmart. Tough. Safe. Pyrogen.\nHow Pyrogen\nPyrogen™\nWorks\n(1 times)\n\"Pyrogen's principle of\n- Halon 1301\nextinguishing action is\n(4 times)\nunique\" explains\nDr. Julia Berezovsky,\nPyrogen's General\nFM-200\nManager,\n\"A special\n(6 times)\nsolid chemical, when\nelectrically or thermally\nignited, produces\ncombustion products -\n- FE-13\nmicron-sized dry\n(7.5 times)\nchemical particles and\ngases that mix into a\nuniform aerosol, an\n- CO2\nactual extinguishing\n(15.5 times)\nmedium\"\n\"This aerosol is extremely\nArgotec,\neffective in extinguishing fires,\nArgonite,\nespecially those involving\nInergen\nmaterials of hydrocarbon origin,\n(40 times)\nsuch as petroleum, diesel,\nhydraulic liquid, lubricants,\nnatural gas, wood, etc\".\nWhen Pyroger is compared size for size\nThe micron-sized aerosol\nno other fire extinguishing system stacks up\nparticles exhibit gas-like\nthree-dimensional qualities that\nallow the agent to quickly\n\"Pyrogen's extinguishing action is\ndistribute throughout the\nachieved by interfering chemically with\nwith an\nSuch low design concentration coupled\nalmost instantaneous\nenclosure and reach into the\nextinguishing action makes Pyroger\nmost concealed and shielded\none of the most efficient and\nlocations.\nmore than three times lower than\ncorvenient agents in the worle\nbe electrical or thermal.\nOperation of the extinguishing unit car\n\n<<<PAGE 14>>>\n\nSmart. Tough. Safe, Pyrogen,\nmounted in an electrical substation\nPyrogen MAG-12 canisters\nECB\nSSL\nLISTED\nActive Fire Protection\nKey Extinguishing\nKey Performance\nData Sheet Listing\nAFP - 1317\nActions\nAttributes\nPyrogen's extinguishing action is\nPyrogen has the lowest extinguishing\nachieved primarily by interfering\nconcentration amongst commercially\nchemically with the fire reaction\navailable agents - three times lower\nthan Halon 1301\nAustralian & New Zealand\nPyrogen cools the fire to a\nStandards Approval\ntemperature below which the fire\nAS/NZS 4487:1997\nPyrogen requires no pressure\nreaction cannot continue\ncylinders or piping\nAgent\nFormula\nMass %\nToxicity ODP*\nGWP**\n100yrs/CO*=1 Lifetimes (yrs)\nAtmospheric\nExtinguishing Concentration\n%ww\ng/m\nFire Suppression\nMechanism of\nPyrogen™\nKNO\nPlasticised Nitrocellulose\n62.3\nCarbon\n12.7\nLow\n0\n0\n0\n100\nChemical/Physical\nAdmixtures\n16\n9\nFM-200\nHalon 1301\nCBrf.\nNAF S11\nCFSCHFCF\nLow\nEcm\n65\n5\n330\nChemical\nCHCICFS\nCHOICE.\nCHCIF\n4.75\nLow\nLow\n0.036\nical\n82\nFE-13\nCHF,\n9.5\nChemical\nArgonite\n50\n50\nLow\nLow\nsical\nsicall\n50\nInergen\nArgotec\n100\nLow\nLow\ncompononts\nsical\n40\nisical\n_CO.\n.8\nCarbon Dioxide\nWater\nCO:\n100\nNil\nHigh\n0\n0\nysical\nChemical Powders\n*ODP = Ozone Depleting Ps\nLow\n0\nemical/Physical\nysical\n\n<<<PAGE 15>>>\n\nSmart. Tough. Safe. Pyrogen.\nEN™\nKey Environmental\nPyrogen\nBenefits\nExtinguishes\nZero ozone depletion potential\nClass A Fires\n- involving solid materials, generally organic,\nZero global warming potential\nand can be further categorized into surface\nburning fires and deep-seated fires\nOutstanding\nClass B Fires\nBenefits\n- involving liquids or liquefiable solids\nThree times more effective than Halon\nClass C Fires\nMarine installation in a high-speed power boat\n- involving gases\nEnvironment-friendly\nClass E Fires\nProducts\nInstantaneously extinguishes fire\n- involving electrically energized fuels\n(UL Class C)\nPyrogen Kits\nPre-engineered kits for marine and vehicle\nDoes not deplete oxygen level\nClass F Fires\napplications\n- involving fats and cooking oils (UL Class K)\nFire Panels\nSignificant cost savings\nPurpose-built Pyrosafe fire control and\nalarm panels\nLow toxicity\nHealth & Safety\nAccessories\nA complete range of accessories to facilitate\nOther Benefits Include:\nStatement\ncomplete installations\n•Recognised by international authorities\nPyrogen's dense aerosol is most effective in\nCD Rom\n• Requires no pressure cylinders or piping\n• Reduced weight\nrooms, machinery and engine spaces, control\nnormally unoccupied areas such as data\nA CD or video is available to clearly\ndemonstrate Pyrogen's versatility\n• In-built thermal release\ncabinets and storage areas.\n•Simple installation and recommission\n• Easily re-installed the same day\nInadvertent exposure to the aerosol should be\navoided using normal precautions such as\nPYROGEN™\n• Can be added to existing protection\n• Will replace Halon, C02 or other fixed systems\nvarning signals, pre-discharge alarm ang\npost-discharge warning and venting\n• Electrically non-conductive\ninstallations\nFirepak Oil and Gas Industries Ltd.\nAccidental exposure to aerosol should be\nlimited to five minutes.\nMaster Distributor\n• Less extinguishing agent needed\nand hamper the evacuation of personnel, hold-\nThe Pyrogen acrosol cloud can reduce visibility\n7171 Harwin Drive Suite 316\n• No costly storage space needed\nHouston Texas 77036\n• Perfect where water or chemical agents are\n• Minimal maintenance\noff devices may be required for large areas or\ndetails on the safe application, installation,\nthose with internal obstructions. further\nOak Harbor Wa 98277\n164 Niw Jib St\n• Can be installed when normal systems are out\nimpractical\nwater pressure\nof service for maintenance, repair, or loss of\nsystems is given in the design manuat and our\noperation, and re-commissioning of Pyrogen\nт: 713 952 1996\nsafety data sheet is available upon request.\nE-mail: :jbrooks@pyrogen.com\nF: 713 952 1997\nwww.pyrogen.com","truncated":false,"body_characters":26305}