Fire extinguishing foam compositions and systems
OwnerChrystel WORSMANinventor
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Abstract
Systems and foam compositions for suppressing and extinguishing several classes of fire, especially Class B, are disclosed. The composition is non fluorinated with low viscosity, superior expansion rate and a very high drainage time. The composition includes some form of powdered aloe vera, additional polysaccharides, one or more bio-surfactants, one or more thickening agents, one or more cationic ingredients, and one or more diols. The composition may also include a preservative and a pH adjusting agent.
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A fire suppressing composition concentrate comprising:
- deionized water in an amount between 20% and 30% by weight;
- aloe vera powder in an amount between 0.05% and 0.15% by weight;
- xanthan gum in an amount between 0.2% and 1.0% by weight;
- cationic xanthan gum in an amount between 0.1% and 0.3% by weight;
- coco betaine in an amount between 20% and 40% by weight;
- 1,3-propanediol in an amount between 5% and 20% by weight;
- 1,2-propylene glycol in an amount between 5% and 20% by weight;
- sodium C14-16 alpha olefin sulfonate in an amount between 0.2% and 5.0% by weight;
- sodium laureth sulfate in an amount between 4.0% and 15.0% by weight;
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- glycine betaine in an amount between 0.5% and 4.0% by weight.
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An article of manufacture comprising:
- a fire extinguisher cannister;
- a fire suppressing composition concentrate in said cannister, wherein said composition concentrate comprises:
- deionized water in an amount between 20% and 30% by weight;
- aloe vera powder in an amount between 0.05% and 0.15% by weight;
- xanthan gum in an amount between 0.2% and 1.0% by weight;
- cationic xanthan gum in an amount between 0.1% and 0.3% by weight;
- coco betaine in an amount between 20% and 40% by weight;
- 1,3-propanediol in an amount between 5% and 20% by weight;
- 1,2-propylene glycol in an amount between 5% and 20% by weight;
- sodium C14-16 alpha olefin sulfonate in an amount between 0.2% and 5.0% by weight;
- sodium laureth sulfate in an amount between 4.0% and 15.0% by weight;
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- glycine betaine in an amount between 0.5% and 4.0% by weight;
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- water in said canister to achieve a desired percentage dilution of said composition.
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