3M Novec 1230 fluid is a waterless fire suppressing agent that is discharged as a gas. This provides non-damaging three-dimensional fire suppressing capability, making it the ideal agent for extinguishing even concealed fires in spaces where electronics or irreplaceable, mission-critical assets are stored, or where continuity of operations is crucial. Plus, it has a high margin of occupant safety to protect people as well as equipment.

The Fike Impulse Valve Advantage

In addition to the benefits of using 3M Novec 1230 fluid as an extinguishing agent, this system also provides the added benefits of Fike’s patented Impulse Valve Technology, which are derived from a rupture disc-based valve:

• Unimpeded agent flow out of the valve
• Longer pipe runs
• Smaller pipe diameter
• Greater design flexibility
• Greater reliability

The 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Advantage

• Highest margin of occupant safety of any NFPA 2001 clean agent
• Stored as a liquid, discharges as a gas, leaves no residue
• Three dimensional protection that is adaptable to different spaces and configurations
• Electrically non-conductive, ideal for applications with energized circuits and electronics
• Packaged as a fluid in unpressurized containers, enabling air shipping for quick refills and on site replenishment with lower transportation costs
• The lowest global warming potential of all chemical clean agents
• Environmental profile supports sustainability and LEED initiatives
• Offers the 20-year 3M™ Blue Sky^SM Warranty, providing system owners with peace of mind and protection against certain regulatory bans or restrictions based on the products environmental properties

Environmentally Sustainable

With a global warming potential less than one, Novec 1230 fluid has 99.9 percent lower global warming potential than any halocarbon agent accepted for use in occupied spaces. It is also backed by 3M’s 20-year Blue Sky^SM Warranty to protect system owners from certain regulatory bans or restrictions.

Novec 1230 fluid offers clean agent fire protection for the following applications:

The system is environmentally sustainable and fast-acting, reaching design concentration for total flooding applications in 10 seconds or less and extinguishing fires at the incipient stage.

3M Novec 1230 fluid is used globally in more than 50,000 special hazard fire suppression applications, ranging from data centers to military operations to archival storage facilities. It’s a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable Halon 1301 replacement and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) alternative.

Physical Properties of 3M Novec™ 1230 fluid include:

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Benefits of 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid

Performance:

• Attains design concentration in 10 seconds, suppresses fire at incipient stage
• Stops the combustion process by absorbing heat. As part of an advanced fire suppression system, it quickly extinguishes the fire.
• Waterless agent, instantly evaporates−minimal cleanup
• Designed to be highly effective on Class A, B and C combustibles
• Ships in bulk as a liquid, not under pressure, with no air freight restrictions or DOT ratings
• Discharged as a gas
• Manufactured in the USA with globally sourced materials
• Continuity of operation can be maintained during discharge, significantly reducing downtime costs
• Cylinders can be placed inside or outside of protected rooms, easing space constraints

Safety:

• Highest margin of occupant safety of any NFPA 2001 clean agent
• No timed lockout required
• Electrically non-conductive: suitable for use with energized circuits or electronic systems that cannot be shut down in an emergency
• No residue after discharge
• Non-corrosive: safe for electronics, computers and disk drives
• Not harmful to paper documents, museum exhibits or other irreplaceable assets

Sustainability:

• Novec 1230 fluid is a fluoroketone, not a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) or hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)
• Environmentally sustainable with <1 Global Warming Potential (GWP) and zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
• Halon replacement, not subject to the Halon 1301 phaseout
• Comes with a 20-year 3M™ Blue Sky^SM Warranty against future regulatory restrictions
• Approved under the U.S. EPA Sustainable New Alternatives Policy (SNAP)
• Contributes to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification

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Standards, Listings & Approvals:

• UL Listed
• ULC Listed
• FM Approved
• EN12094

Data Sheets and FAQs

• 3M^TM Novec^TM 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Technical Data Sheet
• Performance, Safety and Sustainability FAQs
• Novec 1230 fluid Data Sheet
• Instructional Signs for Systems Using Novec 1230 fluid
• Impulse Valve Storage Containers for Systems Using Novec 1230 fluid
• Impulse Valve Low Pressure Switch for Novec 1230 fluid
• Pressure Gauge for Systems Using Novec 1230 fluid
• Discharge Nozzles for Systems Using Novec 1230 fluid
• Container Recharge Kits for Systems Using Novec 1230 fluid

Data Sheets CE/UKCA

• Instructional Signs for Systems using 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
• Container Pressure Gauge with Low Pressure Switch for Systems using 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
• Engineered Discharge Nozzles for Systems using 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
• Impulse Storage Containers using 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
• Container Recharge Kits for Systems using 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid

Material Safety Data Sheet/MSDS

• 3M^TM Novec^TM 1230 Fire Protection Fluid

Case Studies and White Papers

• Data Centers: Keep Emergency Response Centers Running with Novec 1230 fluid
• White Paper: A Matter of Time Reducing Thermal Decomposition Risks Through Faster Detection and Extinguishment

Announcements and Bulletins

• FPBMB19-010 Fike Introduces Fire Suppression System Using 3M^TM Novec^TM 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
• Fike Partners with 3M^TM to Launch New Fire Suppression System