FM200

FM200® systems are based on many years experience in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of gaseous fire fighting systems.

FM200® (HFC 227ea) is known chemically as Heptafluoropropane and is manufactured by Dupont.  FM200® is a colourless gas which is liquified under pressure for storage. Like Halon 1301 it has a low toxicity level and is superpressurised with Nitrogen to 24.8bar (360psi). It rapidly extinguishes most commonly found fires through a combination of chemical and physical mechanisms.  

FM200® contains no bromine or chlorine and therefore has zero Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP).

The atmospheric lifetime of FM200® is between 31 and 42 years which along with its zero ODP presents a long-term solution to fire protection requirements.

FM200® has been found to be less toxic than Halon 1301, which makes it safe for use in the fully automatic mode in occupied areas.

Typically FM200® requires a design concentration of 7.9%, which is well below the 9% No Observable Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) on cardiac sensitisation.

Features:

Fast acting
Electrically non-conductive
Minimum cylinder storage space

Applications:

FM200® is effective in the protection of data processing, telecommunications and electronic equipment.

Computer suites
Telecoms facilities
Archive stores
Petrochem facilities
Offshore
Gas turbines
Power generation

For further information on FM200 Suppression Systems Design/Installation/Servicing or if you require a quotation or free site survey please contact any of the Gaseous Suppression Division.