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Fire suppression system
Novec Fire Suppression System
NOVEC 1230
Novec 1230 fire protection fluid:
fire suppression agents
The new world standard for sustainable clean agent fire
protection.
Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is based on a proprietary chemistry from 3M called C6-fluoroketone; it is also known as dodecafluoro 2-methylpentane-3-one; its ASHRAE nomenclature is FK 5-1-12 — the way it is designated in NFPA 2001 and ISO 14520 clean agent
standards.
Typical Physical Properties
Novec 1230 Fluid
Chemical Formula
CF3CF2C(O)CF(CF3)2
Molecular Weight
316.04
Boiling Point @ 1 atm
49.2°C (120.6°F)
Freezing Point
-108.0°C (-162.4°F)
Critical Temperature
168.7°C (335.6°F)
Critical Pressure
18.65 bar (270.44 psi)
Critical Volume
494.5 cc/mole (0.0251 ft3/lbm)
Critical Density
639.1 kg/m3 (39.91 lbm/ft3)
Density, Sat. Liquid
1.60 g/ml (99.9 lbm/ft3)
Density, Gas @ 1 atm
0.0136 g/ml (0.851 lbm/ft3)
Specific Volume, Gas @ 1 atm
0.0733 m3/kg (1.175 ft3/lb)
Specific Heat, Liquid
1.103 kJ/kg°C (0.2634 BTU/lb°F)
Specific Heat, Vapor @ 1 atm
0.891 kJ/kg°C (0.2127 BTU/lb°F)
Heat of Vaporization @ boiling point
88.0 kJ/kg (37.9 BTU/lb)
Liquid Viscosity @ 0°C/25°C
0.56/0.39 centistokes
Solubility of Water in Novec 1230 Fluid
<0.001 % by wt.
Vapor Pressure
0.404 bar (5.85 psig)
Relative Dielectric Strength, 1 atm (N2=1.0)
2.3
3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is a high molecular weight material,
compared with the first generation halocarbon clean agents. The product has a
heat of vaporization of 88.1 kJ/kga and low vapor pressure. Although it is a
liquid at room temperature it gasifies immediately after being discharged in a
total flooding system.
Handling
There's a distinct advantage in handling a liquid agent-one that
isn't pressurized and doesn't have a high vapor pressure at room temperature. 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid has a boiling point of 49°C (121° F). It can be shipped safely and
effectively, without any restrictions, by air at a moment's notice in bulk
quantities. In the shop, Novec 1230 fluid is easier to use than pressurized gas. Simply transfer the fluid from the container to the system
cylinder, using a simplified closed loop process to avoid contamination. Then, superpressurize the cylinder with
nitrogen.
The product is ideal for use in total flooding applications, localized flooding
systems, directional spray type applications and may be used in portable extinguishers for specialized
applications. But in addition to the conventional methods of super-pressurization using
nitrogen, 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid also lends itself for use in pump applications because it is a
liquid.
Materials Compatibility
3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid has been shown to be compatible with typical materials of construction used in fire suppression
systems. The material is stable and essentially inert, meaning it does not react with system
components. It's also non-corrosive in its neat form. Long-term testing has demonstrated excellent compatibility with various elastomers used in
o-rings, gaskets and other types of seals. However, we recommend that the product not be used with
fluoroelastomers, because they are similar in composition to Novec 1230 fluid and have an affinity for each
other, making them incompatible.
Tests have also shown that Novec 1230 fluid does not react with typical metals used in fire protection
systems, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, brass and copper.
Features:
Provides a high safety margin with a 4.2%
use concentration and a 10% NOAEL level.
Listed for protection against class A, B and
C fires.
Is a fluid a atmospheric pressure and can be
gravity fed for easy re-charge.
Extinguishes fire through heat absorption
and not oxygen reduction.
Technical Specifications:
Novec™ 1230 Fluid presents distinct
environmental benefits, including a zero
Ozone Deletion Factor (ODP) and the lowest
Global Warming Potential (GWP) of an
chemical based clean agent, key to
satisfying demands of environmentally
sensitive markets and end users.
The Engineered System offering—allows
design flexibility using our new Novec™
1230 Fluid system design software.
Provides a high safety margin with a 4.2%
use concentration and a 10% NOAEL and >
10% LOAEL level.
Minimizes Storage Space.
Listed for hazard temperatures between 0°F
and 132°F.
Environmental Profile:
Non ozone-depleting
Five-day atmospheric lifetime
Global Warming Potential of 1
This environmental profile is unmatched by any other halogenated agent, and helps make 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid today's long-term solution for protecting your high value assets.
3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is a next-generation halon alternative designed to balance industry concerns for performance, human safety and the
environment, which makes Novec 1230 fluid the first option to non-sustainable
technologies:
•Zero ozone depletion potential
•5-day atmospheric lifetime
•A global warming potential of 1
Its low acute toxicity, combined with high extinguishing
efficiency, give 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid a significant margin of
safety, even at relatively high extinguishing
concentrations. This makes Novec 1230 fluid ideal for occupied spaces including engine and pump
rooms, paint lockers and communication and control centers
3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid offers a number of important advantages over other clean agents and CO2 in marine
applications.
Its low acute toxicity, combined with high extinguishing
efficiency, give Novec 1230 fluid a significant margin of
safety, even at relatively high extinguishing
concentrations, making Novec 1230 fluid ideal for occupied spaces including
•Engine and pump rooms
•Paint lockers
•Communication and control centers
•Saves space and weight
•Fast extinguishment
•Allows flexibility in design
•No restriction of shipping
3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is a highly efficient extinguishing agent
that:
•Is non-corrosive and electrically
non-conductive, so it will not harm delicate
electronics, radar, navigation and other equipment
•Evaporates quickly and completely
•Leaves no residue
•Can be safely used on energized equipment, helping to ensure continuity of operations during a fire emergency
Registrations and Certifications:
Fire protection systems incorporating 3M Novec 1230 fire protection
fluid, developed and sold by leading systems
manufacturers, have been registered and certified by a growing number of marine approval
authorities:
UK MCA
RINA, Italy
LRS Type Approval
DNV Type Approval
Bureau Veritas Type Approval
UK Module B
Polish Registry of Shipping
Australian Coast Guard
Marine Marchand Approval
Dutch Shipping Authority
Acceptance, Inland & Sea
Belgium - Inland and Seagoing
Acceptance
Icelandic Registry of Shipping
American Bureau of Shipping
(International)
Canadian Coast Guard
Korean Registry of Shipping
Germanische Lloyds
NK (Japan)
U.S. Coast Guard
Environmental Profile:
Non ozone-depleting
Five-day atmospheric lifetime
Global Warming Potential of 1
This environmental profile is unmatched by
any other halogenated agent, and helps make
3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid
today's long-term solution for protecting
your high value assets.
