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International Standards

International Standards – Your Guarantee of Performance!

Foam concentrates are tested by manufacturers to meet international standards: recognised extinguishment, burnback and proportioning standards.

A quality foam supplier will supply foam concentrates that meet one or more of the following standards:

These are critical application tests in that foam concentrates are tested to the minimum application rate required to extinguish a fire.

Aberdeen Foam: Testing Summary – Read more.

FOAM TYPE UL 162 ICAO LEVEL B EN 1568
2008
PART 3
IMO MSC.1
1% AFFF-LF-C6 Yes Yes Yes Yes
3% AFFF-LF-C6 Yes Yes Yes Yes
6% AFFF-LF-C6 Yes Yes Yes
1% AFFF-C6 Yes Yes Yes
3% AFFF-C6 Yes Yes Yes Yes
6% AFFF-C6 Yes Yes