Alternative Training Agents Phase 1. Survey of Near-Term Candidate FireExtinguishing Agents and Predicting Properties of Halocarbon Mixtures. Volume 1

摘要

IN this report, 14 compounds are examined as potential near-term candidates foralternative firefighter training agents for streaming applications. This list consists of suitable fluorine-containing compounds(primarily fluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, and hydrochlorofluorocarbons) known to have had significant toxicity testing completed, with bulk production capabilities existing in the past, present, or anticipated near future. Many of these compounds are being produced or considered as replacements for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in refrigeration and foam-blowing applications. The ozone depletion potential, global warming potential, stage of toxicity testing, toxicity, availability, and relative cost of each compound are discussed. Physical and thermodynamic properties and estimated and measured flame suppression concentrations are reported. Those compounds that have low toxicity (with significant testing completed) are available in bulk and have desirable properties are discussed in detail. It is recommended that HCFC-123 be tested both in pure form and in blends as potential replacement training agents. Twelve blends are recommended for fire suppression.