3M novec 1230 fire protection fluid brochure User Manual

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Here is the new standard for halon replacement. Novec 1230 fluid offers a long-term, sustainable technology that 

has the greatest margin of safety, the lowest GWP for halocarbon alternatives, and zero ozone depletion potential.

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Novec 1230 fluid is a fluoroketone — a proprietary 3M technology that offers a number of important advantages over

conventional halon replacements.

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Extinguishing via its cooling effect, Novec 1230 fluid works as a gas, yet it is a liquid at room temperature. Because it is 

not stored or shipped from the factory in pressurized cylinders, Novec 1230 fluid is easy to handle and charge. Novec 1230

fluid systems allow for more efficient use of space, requiring about the same number of cylinders as conventional 

halocarbon agents. 

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Novec 1230 fluid is a highly efficient fire extinguishant that can be used for both streaming and flooding applications. 

It is ideal for special hazards: spaces where the criticality of maintaining operation of high-value equipment is paramount.

Examples include: telecommunication switch rooms, computer and electronic control rooms, hazards aboard ships, critical

military applications such as engine and crew bay, and flightline protection. 

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Novec 1230 fluid has zero ozone depletion potential and the lowest atmospheric lifetime for halocarbon alternatives:

. The closest alternative is 33 years. 

It has a Global Warming Potential of 1, 99.9% lower than any halocarbon agent acceptable for use in occupied spaces.

Novec 1230 fluid has the greatest margin of safety for use in occupied spaces. 

It makes good business sense to use Novec 1230 fluid because it is a sustainable, long-term technology. Not only does

Novec 1230 fluid meet today’s regulations but it meets those of the foreseeable future. 

Novec 1230 fluid is supported by global sales, technical and customer service resources, with fully-staffed technical service

laboratories in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Southeast Asia.

3M Center Building 223-6S-04
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

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The information in this publication is

intended for persons with knowledge

and technical skills sufficient to assess

and apply their own informed judgment

to the information. The Material Safety

Data Sheet (MSDS), Material Toxicity

Summary Sheet (MTSS) and other

product literature should be read and

understood before using the 3M

product. The information in this

publication is based on tests that we

believe are reliable. Your results may

vary due to differences in test types and

conditions. You must evaluate and

determine whether the 3M product is

suitable for your intended application.

Since conditions of product use are

outside of our control and vary widely,

the following is made in lieu 

of all expressed and implied warranties

(including the implied warranties of

merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose): Except where

prohibited by law, 3M’s only obligation,

and your only remedy, is replacement

or, at 3M’s option, refund of the original

purchase price of product that is shown

to have been defective when you

received it. In no case will 3M be liable

for any direct, indirect, special,

incidental, or consequential damages

(including, without limitation, lost

profits, goodwill, and business

opportunity) based on breach of

warranty, condition or contract,

negligence, strict liability, or any other

legal or equitable theory.

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