What is 3M Novec 1230?

3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is a fire protection agent, specially developed by the company 3M™ as an effective and safe fire-fighting agent. 

3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is a safe gaseous fire protection, an alternative to halon, the manufacturing of much of which was stopped in 1993, in accordance with The Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer.

3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is ecologically safe and has zero ozone depletion potential. Compared to many other GOTVs, it has low global warming potential and short atmospheric lifetime until its full decomposition. 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is safe as for the environment and for people.

3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid has a low toxicity level. During the fire suppression it does not reduce the level of oxygen, as it suppresses fire at a lower concentration. 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is the least toxic in the table of represented GOTVs.

3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is manufactured in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001, which guarantee the cleanliness of the product, and does not leave any oily remains.

Compared to other VS, 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid does not contain bromine or chlorine.

What does 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid represent?

This compound is classified in the fluorinated ketones category. The chemical formula is CF3CF2C(0)CF(CF3)2

 

In normal conditions it is a colourless liquid with a weak smell. The vapour pressure is minimal, which is why propellant gas is used - dry nitrogen for pressurising at 25 or 42 bars.