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Frequently Asked Questions Concerning |
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- What is the makeup of Micro-Blaze Out?
- Micro-Blaze Out is a combination of surfactants, microbes and
foaming agents (polymers).
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- Is Micro-Blaze Out U/L listed?
- Yes, it is listed as a Class A and Class B agent at 2% and 3%.
- Are there any fluorosurfactants
in Micro-Blaze Out?
- No.
- Is there butyl carbitol in Micro-Blaze
Out?
- No. It is a non-toxic fire agent.
- Do the microbes put out the fire?
- No. After the fire is extinguished, there usually remains enough
microbes from the overspray to begin degradation of the
hydrocarbons.
- On what type of fires does Micro-Blaze
Out work?
- On Class A fires, we recommend a application rate of 1/2% to 1%.
On Class B fires, the suggested application of Micro-Blaze Out is at
2%.
- Will Micro-Blaze Out work on polar solvents
and alcohol fires?
- Yes, the suggested application rate is 3%.
- Is Micro-Blaze Out corrosive?
- No. It will not affect rubber, brass or metal valves. Micro-Blaze
Out can be pre-mixed in booster tanks, ready to use and can remain
ready indefinitely. The mixture will not turn black or septic.
- Does the application require any special
equipment?
- No. any type of eductor or truck mounted proportioners for foams
are fine. It also reduces wear on eductors by eliminating pitting
and corrosion caused by other foams.
- Are there any particular foam nozzles
required?
- No. Any attack nozzles will work. An air aspirating nozzle is
recommended.
- What is required to clean equipment?
- Just run water through the system and hoses for approximately two
minutes.
- Does Micro-Blaze Out help to reduce the vapors
/ LELs upon application?
- Yes.
- How long does the Micro-Blaze Out foam
blanket last?
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As a rule, depending on the application, it usually holds for
approximately nine minutes. AFFF foam blankets will usually hold for
around 15 minutes. The big difference is that Micro-Blaze Out will
also penetrate the fire as well as eliminate flashback. If an
AFFF foam blanket is disturbed, the vapors can re-ignite.
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- Is Micro-Blaze Out sold in different
concentrations?
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No -- it is sold in a highly concentrated formulation to be used
at different ratios.
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- Will Micro-Blaze Out work on MTBE?
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Yes. the recommended application rate is 3%.
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