The Liquid Fire Blanket
In Orange County, Los Angeles, USA, 1,400 hectares of land were recently destroyed by fire. This is just one of the many fires that ravage thousands of square kilometers of woodland around the world every year. The reason is that water, the traditional means of fighting fires, is pushed to its limits by such massive blazes. But help is at hand in the form of a novel additive from Evonik Industries that vastly improves the effectiveness of water and also conserves the environment.
More extinguishing power for water
Adding Firesorb® to water creates a heat-shielding gel that acts as a liquid blanket, smothering the fire and creating a cooling effect. It is optimal also for domestic fires because the tough compound adheres even to ceilings and vertical walls. Because the gel takes a long while to drain away from the burning material, it remains effective for longer.
Fire fighting for the environment
In California, where Firesorb® has been used for the most devastating forest fires, the additive from Evonik has proved its worth beyond all doubt. It also offers three important advantages for the environment. Firesorb® minimizes soil erosion and saves huge amounts of water, which is important not only in regions that face water shortages. Moreover, flora and fauna are not harmed because Firesorb® does not contaminate groundwater.
Double action
Firesorb® is suitable both for fighting fires and for protecting property threatened by fire. The additive can be effectively used to combat high-energy fires, such as those that break out in firecracker factories. This is a solution with a future. Because wherever it's used, Firesorb® from Evonik controls the seat of the fire as quickly as possible and minimizes damage.
