THUNDERSTORM™ ATC 1x3, F-601A ALCOHOL-RESISTANT AFFF CONCENTRATE EXTINGUISHING AGENT DESCRIPTION THUNDERSTORM™ ATC 1X3 Aleohol-Resistant AFFF Concenvate is formulated using a naw and proprietary technology. The foam concentrate has a cramatialy reduced viscosity as comparod to other 1X3 listed pola-solvent type AFF concertvates on the market. This reduced viscosity enhances performance inal types of foam proportioning equiament including intine oductors, balanced pressure Systems, and bullcin systems aboard CFR vehicles. ‘Addtionaly, the teighting performance of THUNDERSTORM ATC is ‘superior to olnor ARVAFFF foam concentrates. This includes tho blondes gasolina additive Math! Torary Buy! Ethor(MTBE) which is being used as an oxygenate to make gasoline cleaner burning THUNDERSTORM ATC 1X3 Concentrate offers mary astinet advantages for caso of use and roprosents a continued commitment to {ually by improving th fire performance ofthis typa ef agant on {gasoline products while sill maintaining high performance levels on ‘thor hyorocarbans and polar tule, ‘THUNDERSTORM ATC 1X3 Concentrate Is formulated fom special ‘luorochemical and hydrocarbon surfactants, nigh molecular weight polymers and solvents. tis tansported and stored as a concentrate to Provide ease of use and considerable savings in weight and volume, I, Contains na PFOS of PFOA, Iie intended for use as.a 1% propertioned solution on hydrocarbon fuels and as a 3% proportioned Solution on polar solvent fuels in fresh, salt or hare water. may also be stored and used as a premixed solution in tresh potable water only Thoro ao three fre extinguishing mochanisms in ofect when using THUNDERSTORM ATC 4x3 solution on either @ conventional Class & Frydrocarbon ul such as gasoline, diese fuel, sto, or a Class B polar solvent (waior miscible fue) such as methyl alcohol, acotone, et, Fist, an aqueous fm sfermad in tho case ofa conventional hydrocarbon ‘ual, or a polymeric mambrane in the case ofa polar ‘solvent fuel. This fim or membrane forms a Darter o help provent the release of fuel vapor. Second, regardless ofthe fuel typo a foam blankets formed which excludes oxygen and from which deans the quid tha form the film or the polymer membrane. Tid, the water content ofthe foam produces a cooing eect. ‘Typical Physiochemical Properties at 77 °F (25 °C) ‘Appearance Purple Galles Licud Density 1.022001 gm! pH 75-85 Rottactve Index 13600 = 0.0015 Viscosity 2700 + 500 eps ‘Spreading Cootcient 4.06.0 THUNDERSTORM ATC 1x3 Alcohol-Resistant Concenirata is a non- Newtonian fui that is both psoudoplasc and hixotropic. Because of ‘hese properties, dynamic viscosity will decrease as shear increases, APPLICATION THUNDERSTORM ATC 1X3 can be used on sither conventional Class B fuel or the polar solvent type Clas B fuels, ts excallent wetting characterises make il usol in combating Ciass A fies as wal ‘Because of the low energy required to make foam, it can be used with both aspirating and nonaspraing discharge devices. To provide even greater fre protection capabilty, it may be used with ?PKW" dry chemical extinguishing agent without regard tothe orr of ‘applicaon, HYDRO-CHEM™ Technology isa racommendod ‘pplicaon for dual agent use on tivee-aimensionalfres. Due tothe velocity ofthe dry chemical discharge, care must be taken not to ‘submerge the palymerie membrane below th fuel surlace when using the twin agent mathod on plar solvent uel, DATA/SPECIFICATIONS FIRE PERFORMANCE ‘The tre performance of THUNDERSTORM ATC 1X3 Alcohol FResisiant Concentala is measured primarly agains! Undorwrtors Laboratories Standard 182 (Latest Fevison) ané Wilms Fire and Hazard Contol fre tests. The UL testing focuses on fuels such as heptane and isopropyl alcohol while the Willams Fie and Hazard Control test focuses on premum unleaded gasoline. THUNDERSTORM ATC 1X3 was formulated to provide superor performance on all fie test; especially on hgh octane gasoline, FOAMING PROPERTIES Wren used wit fresh, salt or hard water atthe correction wih ‘most convertional foam making equipment; te expansion wil vary ‘dopending on tho porformance characterises of he oguipment Aspiraling ischarge devices produce expansion ratios of 5:1 to 10:1 ‘epending primary on tne type of aspirating davice and lw rate. NNonaspiating dovicos such as hancine watorfogstieam nozzles oF slandard sprinkior heads gve expansion ratios of 2:1 to 4:1. Medium ‘expansion cscharge dovices produce tyfical expansion ratios between 20:1 and 60:1 depending primarily on the type of device and operating tonatons, Proportioning - THUNDERSTORM ATC 1X3 Alcohol Resistant CConcentralo can bo easly proporionad (atthe correct dition) using ‘most conventional proportoning equipment such as: 1, HYDRO-FOAM™ Nozzles 2, Balancod pressure and insine balanced pressure pump proportioning equipment 8. Balanced pressure bladder tank preporioners 4, Aroundthe-pump and through-the-pump proportoners 5, Fixed or portable (line) vent proportonors 6, Handling nozzles wit ied inducionpickup tubes ‘The minimam and maximum usable temperature for THUNDERSTORM ATC Concentrate In iis equipments 95 °F (2°C) to 120 °F (49°C) spoctvey ‘Storage/Shelf Lite - When slored inthe packaging supeliod (polyethylene tote, duns or pals) or in equipment recommended by the manufacturer and within te temperature limits speed, the shel Mo of THUNDEASTORM ATC 1X3 Alcahol-Rosistant Concorzato about 20-25 years. The factors affctng shalt it and stably for AFF fagents are clscussed In deta in Aneul Technical Bult No. 54 Freezing of the product shouldbe avoided. If, however, the products frozon during vansporto* storage, I must be thawed and inspected for signs ef separation. I soparation has occurred, the product mus! be mechanically mxed uri homogeneous. Woon the concentrate isto be stored in an atmosphere storage tank, a “V8 to 1/4 in. (3-5 mm) layor of moral ol should bo added te seal the Concentrate and minimize the effects of evaporation,‘Compatibility ~ Since its a unique blend of surfactants, high molecular wetght polymers, and solvents; is recommended that ‘THUNDERSTORM ATC 1X3 Concentrate not be mxea th any oer foam concentrates. Consult Willams Fre and Hazard Conta or Ansul Incorporated win ary questions of compatbilty Materials of Construction Compatibility — Tosts havo boon pettormed wih THUNDERSTORM ATC 1X3 Alcono}Resstant Concentrate veriving its compatity with standard carbon stool “lak” pipe and pipe manufactured from various stainless steel or brass compounds. Alomative pipe, plastic fitings, and valves may be Used in some casas if acceptable tothe customar andlor the authority having jurisccton. Refer to Ansul Technical Bulletin No. 58, Form No. F-80108, adoressing acceptable materials of construction for use with ‘Anau foam concentrates, “To hop provent corresion, galvanizad pipe and fitings must not be used in areas where they wil contact tne undlutes concentrate. Please ist consult Willams Fie and Hazard Contol or Ansul Incorporated fr spectic uidlines concerning materials of construction, Inspection ~ As wih any fre extinguishing agent, THUNDERSTORM ATE 1X3 AlconoFResistant Concentrate, whether in the concentrate oc pre-mxod fom, should be Inspociod peviodcaly. NFPA 11 'Slandard for Low Expansion Foam and Combned Agent Systems requis that foam concentrate samples be submited othe manufacturer or other qualiied laboratory for quay condition toting atleast annually. Contact Willams Fire and Hazard Control or Ansul Ineerperated fr further information on annual inspection, APPROVALS AND LISTINGS. Undonwitrs Laboratories succosstuly tostod THUNDERSTORM [ATC 1X3 Concantate to tha requiroments containad in UL 162: Stancard for Ai-Foam Equipment and Liquid Concentrates. To Fecaivo a UL isting, to folowing tosis must be performed ‘uecesstuly 1. Foam Quality Tests 2. Class & Hydrocarbon Fuel Fire Tests 3, Class & Polar Solvent Fuel Fro Tosts 4, Foam Kentiicaton Tests 5. Tests of Shipping Containers In adcitan to determining agont characteristics, Underwriters Laboratories lists THUNDERSTORM ATC 1X3 Conconttto for use ‘with spect hardware components that also carry the UL listing ORDERING INFORMATION THUNDERSTORM ATC Concentrate fs avaiable in pas, drums, {ates of bulk shipment PartNo. 429965 5 gallon pal Part No, 42996¢ 85 gallon tum Part No, 429963265 gallon tote PartNo, #29962 Buk Shipaing Weight 5 gal. (191) pall 45 1b. 20.4 kg) 55 gal, (208.2) drum — 495 1b. (228.8 ka) 268 gal (1000 L) tote ~ 2469 b, (1117 ka) cube: 5 gal. (191) pall 1.25 eu. f. (0954 m?) 55 gal (208.2 L) drum — 11.89 cu (3350 m8) 265 gal (1000 L) tote ~ 91,60 cu.ft (8820 m3)