Novec 1230 is a clean agent, fire protection fluid designed to protect computer rooms, control centers and document storage vaultsOne of the alternatives for Halon is 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. It can be used for critical asset protection where water from fire sprinklers would damage expensive equipment. It is particularly useful for: museums, banks, clean rooms and hospitals. 3M™ Novec™ 1230 is also considered to be a “green” solution to fire suppression. The system includes detectors, a control unit, agent storage cylinders, piping and discharge nozzles. The system is programmed to discharge within 10 seconds.
Reliable Fire & Security recommends this system for the following reasons:
- Safe for people at levels used to extinguish fire
- Zero ozone depletion
- Colorless, low odor
- No particulate or oily residue
- Electrically non-conductive