Initial investigations that compared low- or no-global warming potential
fire suppression agents with current ones showed some promise for future development but offer nothing close to a drop-in replacement (19).
Summary: A
Fire Suppression Agent is a chemical substance used to suppress fire as well as hazardous fire accidents.
* [CO.sub.2] Systems: Carbon dioxide is an environmentally safe gas that is colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive, and efficient as a
fire suppression agent. Carbon dioxide has a high ratio of expansion, which facilitates and allows for three-dimensional penetration of an entire hazard area quickly.
The reduction of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions have resulted in strict regulations, meaning industries need
fire suppression agents that safely fit within these criteria," said Shome Bag, 3M, Energy and Environment division.
Summit markets and distributes biodegradable, non-toxic chemical products and
fire suppression agents in which the patent and intellectual property rights are held by Summit.
Companies avoid that exposure by using so-called "clean agents,"
fire suppression agents that are safe for electronic equipment.