New foam concentrate supports faster suppression and reduced water use

Perimeter Solutions has announced the release of its new SOLBERG SPARTAN 1% Fluorine-Free Class A/B Foam Concentrate at FDIC 2025 in the United States.

The company reported that the foam is designed to give firefighters more control in various fire scenarios, including structure, wildland, vehicle, gasoline, and dumpster fires.

Craig McDonnell, Vice President, Americas Fire Suppression at Perimeter Solutions, said: “SOLBERG SPARTAN is a game-changing product for firefighters.

“One foam for 99% of fires, it is our most effective fluorine-free Class A/B foam, delivering fast knockdowns, reducing flashover risk, and providing superior heat protection.”

According to Perimeter Solutions, the foam enables faster cooling times and requires less water during fire suppression activities.

Firefighters can cut cooling time and water usage

Perimeter Solutions cited data showing that cooling a fire from 1,000°F to 212°F with water alone can take nearly four minutes.

When used with water, the SOLBERG SPARTAN foam can reportedly reduce this time by more than half.

The company stated that the foam reduces water demand by 40%, helping responders to conserve resources while maintaining suppression effectiveness.

Kurt Becker, Controller, Americas Fire Suppression at Perimeter Solutions, said: “We are proud to introduce this battle-ready foam technology, providing firefighters with a solution that maximizes efficiency, conserves water, and minimizes property damage.”

Foam compatible with standard firefighting equipment

Perimeter Solutions said the product is compatible with standard firefighting systems, including inline eductors, self-inducting nozzles, monitors, medium-expansion foam devices, and compressed air foam systems.

The foam also has similar viscosity to Class A foam, making it suitable for onboard proportioning systems.

The company said this compatibility allows for easier integration into current fire service operations without requiring major changes in equipment.

Certification and environmental claims detailed

Perimeter Solutions stated that the foam carries several certifications including:

• UL 162/ULC S654 Listed for use at 1% on Class B hydrocarbon non-water miscible fuel fires
• UL/ULC Classified for 0.1% use on Class A fires and 0.25% on Class B non-water miscible fires
• Classified as a Class A Wetting Agent in line with ANSI/NFPA 18

According to the company, the product contains no intentionally added PFAS.

Becker added: “As a former firefighter, I know firsthand what’s needed in the field, and today’s firefighters will be impressed by how SOLBERG SPARTAN delivers excellent performance while supporting firefighter safety.”

SOLBERG SPARTAN fluorine-free foam launched by Perimeter Solutions at FDIC 2025: Summary

Perimeter Solutions has launched its SOLBERG SPARTAN 1% Fluorine-Free Class A/B Foam Concentrate at FDIC 2025.

The foam is designed to handle structure, wildland, vehicle, gasoline, and dumpster fires.

It reduces cooling time by more than half and lowers water use by 40%.

The foam is compatible with conventional firefighting equipment.

It has similar viscosity to Class A foam and is usable in onboard proportioning systems.

Certifications include UL 162/ULC S654 for Class B fires, UL/ULC for Class A and Class B, and ANSI/NFPA 18 as a Class A Wetting Agent.

The foam contains no intentionally added PFAS.

FDIC 2025 is being held in the United States from 9 to 12 April.