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1230
Description
3M Novec 1230 — clean agent fire suppressant with zero ozone depletion and ultra-low GWP, used in total-flood marine machinery space systems.
Specifications
| Type | Clean Agent |
Did you know
- 3M introduced Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid in 2004 as a next-generation halon replacement. It is based on a proprietary chemistry from 3M called a fluoroketone, specifically dodecafluoro-2-methylpentan-3-one, and is designated as FK-5-1-12 in NFPA and ISO 14520 clean agent standards.
- Novec 1230 is part of 3M's Novec line of engineered fluids, which also includes Novec 649. While Novec 1230 is primarily known for fire protection, Novec 649 is also used for fire protection and as an electronics coolant liquid, with both sharing the same chemical compound (perfluoro(2-methyl-3-pentanone)) but potentially differing in purity grades for various industrial applications.
- Novec 1230 is chosen for its combination of safety, low environmental impact, and effective extinguishing performance. It has zero ozone depletion potential, a global warming potential of less than one, and a short atmospheric lifetime of only five days, making it a sustainable choice for fire protection. It is also electrically non-conductive, leaves no residue, and is safe for use in occupied spaces.
| Model | Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) | Global Warming Potential (GWP) (100-year ITH) | Atmospheric Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novec 1230 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 days (0.014 years) |
| Novec 649 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 days |
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^L E A A │ │ │ └── Model: 1230 │ │ └───── Make: Novec │ └──────── Equipment: Fire Extinguisher └─────────── System: LSA FFA