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DEFINITIONS: + Burnback Resistance: The ability of the finished foam to resist direct flame impingement in the event the fire were only partially extinguished + Knockdown: The ability of the finished foam to quickly reduce the surface area and radiant heat generated by the fire + Securing: The ability of the finished foam to provide a physical vapor barrier on the fuel surface r --- osemary ec fw ancion What is AFFF? FOAM eee 7 "~~ Aaueous FILM | HYDROCARBON ~ What is AFFF? Specialty blend of fluorochemical and hydrocarbon surfactants with water to forma fire fighting foam concentrate + Developed early '60's by NRL (Naval Research Laboratory) for aircraft crash fire rescue scenarios, replaced protein-based foams + Compatible with purple "K" dry chemical for twin agent crash fire rescue operations + Spreads very quickly across the fuel surface and around obstructions to effect extinguishment FE -- 6 -------- fre Gaon What is AFFF? Very forgiving agent, easy to use and compatible with most discharge devices available for foam application Provides significantly higher level of fire suppression capability than any other foam agent currently available Responsible for saving numerous lives and billions of dollars worth of plant and equipment over the past 40 years -_ --_-- werc fig Eoaticion What is AFFF? p A. 5= . gi : g Why Is AFFF Needed? + Protection of Life and 3 Property 8 + Protection of the Environment 3 i - Safety of Firefighters + Most Efficient Agent Known to Successfully and Py Gr KY B mE Sa = = FT Be Economically Suppress Large =_T a Flammable Liquid Fires == = A _ mae eect -- ____ FrFC ESFioighihouonng Why Is AFFF Needed? Other foam concentrates (non-fluorinated) are less effective and require higher application rates + Reduced risk to firefighters + Reduced property damage due to shorter extinguishment times + Reduced environmental impact from fire and smoke E = E 3 f7 one Coalition Why Is AFFF Needed? In disaster scenarios use of AFFF can change "recovery" to "rescue" + Many tank fires would not have been extinguished without AFFF --- FC ffrebn = Eoaticion 1 Why Is AFFF Needed? Incorporated in design specifications for aircraft and military equipment + Required to meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards Essential for insurance coverage of certain facilities Bo- --= -- EFRC FmHrgaehmom Coavvion 14 AFFF Market + Estimated total global sales of all foam agents is $150-200 million + U.S. sales estimated at 30% of global market + About 70% of global foam sales are AFFF Historically, about 40% of global AFFF sales were PFOS-based and about 60% telomerbased + U.S. Telomer-based AFFF Manufacturers: -- Kidde - Buckeye -- Ansul -- Chemguard -- U.S. Foam -- _------------ = (FC EtSiafnciaon 13 AFFF Market Segments Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) + Municipal Bn oy ; Fire Departments Ly Te te, ~ Fire Brigades + Industrial Fixed Systems - = =~ fmt] i = (fi = Insurance Driven Market Follows NFPA Guiiddeelliines ~ Aircraft Hangars -- Warehouse Storage ~ Process Equipment Protection ~ Loading Racks _ Storage Tank Protection tS TP er oESa Sf @ :, fiig2i A 2% Ea od == fe) <1" g 7 Bs ChRX) AL Ly + Ep on SZ ak 0 eee ------E-- E a-- -------- FEC FFElaGghniiionng 1 AFFF Market Segments + Government E NNxby ~ Building Protection Services -- Armed Forces o+ Marine ~ Oil Platforms Ships A ESAniRkt Ea S CRAr HET + Petro-Chemical Emergency Response A -- Preparation/Protection Against is Catastrophic Fires em a + Many Small Businesses Depend on AFFF sR NE _-- -- ere HfpiatHm AFFF Market Segments + AFFF is not used for: Restaurants Office Buildings Single and Multiple Dwelling Units + Computer Rooms + Telecommunications fre _---- -- ---------------- FC [onrIeimon 16 AFFF Market Segments + Military - 25% Refinery/Petrochemical - 25% + Aviation - 22% + Municipal - 10% Chemical/Large Industry - 10% + Commercial/Small Industry - 10% (some overlap between military and aviation) _-- iw fre -- EBatcion AFFF Product Mix + Conventional AFFF Available In 6%, 3%, and 1% Formulations Military Specification Products Offered in 3% and 6% Formulations --_-- FC fHiarleting ee -- Coatcion 18 A Recent Tank Fire Tank Dimensions -- 270 Feet by 32 Feet Refined Gasoline L = caf mls of Lightning Strike i RE ooER LY Extinguished in About One Hour F[Sas oAf = = ik o ico: EEJ?S AY a i 2 fo a] hse elae f LON ebee pac 6,000,000 Gallons Product Saved Ee pis a kU Eo : IEREE EEC Hfire g ===. ion Aircraft Accident + Los Angeles International Airport + DC 10 Crashed on Runway + Rapid Intervention and Suppression with AFFF + About 180 Lives Saved . -- fre -- Coameion 20 a iar? rCeT IcEi R|ROR...E = -2 Sootidn. 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Lp. = 4 es. Composition Of AFFF Conventional AFFF + Fluorinated Surfactants + Hydrocarbon Surfactants + Organic Solvents + Water + Minor Ingredients Include: -- Corrosion Inhibitors -- Inorganic Salts EEE Ee ial rn EE [aaag Seg i i= Ea | Load | - ec fHrge hw _ , 23 Composition Of AR-AFFF Alcohol Resistant AFFF Fluorinated Surfactants + Hydrocarbon Surfactants + Organic Solvents + Polymer (Polysaccharide) Water Minor Ingredients Include: -- Corrosion Inhibitors -- Inorganic Salts -- Biocide re PhaE TT Pr es puis ~ 24 5 TE <a FRc fiom Fluorinated Surfactants Fluorinated surfactants are a key ingredient: -- no other class of surfactants can provide the required low surface tension (15 to 17 dynes/cm) -- fluorinated surfactants provide positive spreading coefficient and enable film formation on top of lighter fuels --- PFC ffilroehung _ Coaicon 25 A Little Goes A Long Way + Fluorinated Surfactant Content in 3% AFFF 1000 gallons (8,345 Ibs) of AFFF solution = 30 gallons (250 Ibs) of 3% AFFF concentrate = 2 Ibs of telomer-derived FC-surfactant = 11b of fluorine = 0.0012% fluorine in AFFF agent solution Note: Calculations based on a 3% agent meeting UL 162 specifications. -a ec fm Y---------- Coanicion 26 Environmental Trends + Telomer-based AFFF contains 50-60% less fluorine than PFOS-based AFFF + Telomer-based AFFF does not contain PFOS and cannot be oxidized or metabolized into PFOS + Telomer-based AFFF does not contain any PFOA- based products _ee --e ------ = fre (FF Cfoniteeion AFFF Manufacturers + What are AFFF manufacturers doing to address the environmental concerns about AFFF? -- AFFF manufacturers, in conjunction with fluorosurfactant manufacturers and telomer producers, have formed the Fire Fighting Foam Coalition, Inc. (FFFC) -- Current members are: Ansul, Atofina, Buckeye, Chemguard, Dynax, DuPont, Kidde --_-- eee EFRC aFfrlagmhum _-- Eoatcion 8 Fire Fighting Foam Coalition + FFFC was formed to represent the AFFF industry's interests on issues related to the environmental acceptability of fire fighting foams + The coalition provides a focal point for industry science reviews, development of industry positions, and interactions with the EPA and other relevant organizations Se ------------ EEC fFHrooeamhn A -------- Coateion 9 Fire Fighting Foam Coalition FFFC will: + Support users of AFFF by serving as a single source for accurate, balanced information on environment related questions Establish a dialog with EPA and other regulatory authorities to ensure that accurate information about PFOS alternatives, including telomer-based products, is disseminated into the marketplace eeeeeeeee 36 eec EFfGlaaoTneimon Fire Fighting Foam Coalition FFFC will: + Participate in EPA's ongoing review of PFOA and telomers as they relate to AFFF + Continue a dialog with DoD to ensure that the differences between AFFF agents are well understood + Serve as a focal point for information on the development and approval of environmentally acceptable and effective alternatives --_-- === Ces FEC mfFroleaman Conteion 3] Managing The Use Of AFFF + Use Alternative Training Foam Agents + Use Alternative Testing Foam Agents + Minimize Discharges --_-- ec fhm ------------------ alion FFFC Position On AFFF + AFFF Has A Proven Track-Record of Superior Performance on Class B Fires -- Lower Critical Application Rate Faster Knockdown - Superior Burnback Resistance + There Is Not An Effective Current Replacement for AFFF + FFFC Members Are Committed to the Future Development and Manufacturing of Effective Foam Products -- EE ee EEC [Ffre4gh EE Conteion 33 FFFC Position On AFFF + AFFF and fluorochemical manufacturers are committed to working with EPA through FFFC to develop voluntary programs that minimize the potential environmental impacts of AFFF + AFFF and fluorochemical manufacturers will continue to search for improved fire fighting foams E-- e--_-- ------ -- ---- ---- ------ a FFFC HFfroaenim Coatiion