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 (Fk-5-1-12) 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 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 is safe as for the environment and for people.

3M Novec 1230 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 is the least toxic in the table of represented GOTVs.

3M Novec 1230 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 GOTVs, 3M Novec 1230 does not contain bromine or chlorine.

What does ЗМ™ Novec™ 1230 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.