3M™ Novec™ 1230 - Long-term technology with a 5-day atmospheric lifetime

What sets Novec™ 1230 fluid apart from the first generation of halogenated halon alternatives is its extremely short atmospheric lifetime. The previous halon replacements are long-lived in the atmosphere--taking tens, hundreds or even thousands of years to degrade after they are emitted. In contrast, Novec™ 1230 fluid degrades very rapidly when released to the atmosphere. Exposure to natural sunlight causes this material to break up in a matter of just 5 days hence its low global warming potential of 1. However, this unique material remains stable in normal storage conditions as a component of a fire protection system.

It is the first halocarbon halon replacement to offer a viable, long-term sustainable technology for special hazards fire protection.

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