National Foam’s UniversalF3 Green AR-SFFF fluorine-free firefighting foam unveiled

National Foam has announced the launch of its UniversalF3 Green 1%-3% AR-SFFF (Alcohol-Resistant Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam) concentrate.

According to the company, this firefighting foam is designed for combating fuel-in-depth tank and spill fires and is the first AR-SFFF concentrate to achieve UL and ULC 162 listings for Type II and Type III applications.

The foam meets these standards when used at a 1% solution for hydrocarbon fuel fires and a 3% solution for polar fuel fires.

Additionally, UniversalF3 Green has received high ratings from LASTFIRE for nozzle performance across fresh and saltwater environments.

Reducing foam volume requirements in emergency response

The product has been developed to provide an alternative to traditional Alcohol-Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AR-AFFFs) while also enhancing logistics in firefighting operations.

Bobby Nelson, General Manager at National Foam, explained the advantages of the product: “When fighting large hydrocarbon tank fires, using a 1% solution cuts the required foam volume by two-thirds compared to standard 3%-3% AR-SFFF concentrates, delivering a logistical advantage in emergency response.”

The foam is compatible with fresh, brackish, or seawater and is suited to facilities handling hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels.

Applications in global industries

The UniversalF3 Green concentrate is manufactured in Angier, North Carolina, and is intended for use in mobile and fixed firefighting systems.

Its target industries include oil, gas, and chemical facilities, as well as aviation fuel operations.

National Foam reports that the product is applicable for use in a range of operational environments, including storage, processing, and transportation facilities worldwide.

Advancing fluorine-free solutions

With this launch, National Foam continues its focus on fluorine-free solutions for firefighting applications.

UniversalF3 Green aligns with industry trends toward reducing environmental impact by eliminating fluorine from foam concentrates.

The product’s availability underscores a shift towards sustainable firefighting practices while maintaining high safety standards in emergency response scenarios.

New fluorine-free firefighting foam approved for UL and ULC 162 standards: Summary

National Foam has introduced the UniversalF3 Green 1%-3% AR-SFFF firefighting foam concentrate.

It is the first fluorine-free foam to achieve UL and ULC 162 listings for Type II and Type III applications.

The product reduces foam requirements by two-thirds in hydrocarbon tank fires, enhancing logistical efficiency.

It is compatible with fresh, brackish, or seawater and is suitable for mobile and fixed systems in industries handling hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels.

Manufactured in North Carolina, the foam aligns with trends toward environmentally sustainable firefighting solutions while supporting global industrial safety needs.