CHEMGUARD CTF1 training foam concentrate is intended to simulate AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) type concentrates for training purposes. It is NOT effective NOR INTENDED FOR USE in actual firefighting response.

This training foam has been formulated to generate an AFFF replicate foam via conventional proportioning and discharge devices without the use of fluorinated chemicals. The training foam expansion ratios and drain times are similar to conventional AFFF products. During fire training, the foam does not produce a sealing film on the fuel surface and this allows for repeated training exercises and a more challenging training environment. Users should work with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to evaluate the risks and requirements of using training foam for live fire exercises.

CHEMGUARD CTF1 foam provides the firefighter with a foam application experience similar to that of an actual AFFF in terms of foam volume and blanket robustness. It provides for realistic operational training in equipment set up, application techniques, and foam containment. It also allows users to assess relative foam quality and range for various types of discharge devices at different operating pressures.

CHEMGUARD CTF1 foam concentrate may be safely handled in a training environment with appropriate personal protection equipment. Consult the Authority Having Jurisdiction regarding use, storage, and disposal of CHEMGUARD CTF1 foam concentrate or solution. Disposal methods should be in accordance with applicable regional, national, and local laws and regulations.

Features

• Formulated for training to simulate AFFF without the use of fluorinated chemicals
• Economical and best practice option for fire training and discharge testing

Foaming Properties

CHEMGUARD CTF1 training foam concentrate may be applied using most conventional foam discharge equipment as well as some specialized discharge equipment such as Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS). The concentrate may be mixed with fresh, salt, or hard water. Water hardness below 500 ppm (expressed as calcium and magnesium) is recommended for optimum foam generation.

CHEMGUARD CTF1 foam concentrate requires low energy to foam, and the foam solution may be applied with aspirating and non-aspirating discharge devices. Non-aspirating devices – such as handline nozzles or water fog/stream nozzles – typically produce expansion ratios from 2:1 to 4:1. Aspirating lowexpansion discharge devices typically produce expansion ratios from 3.5:1 to 10:1, depending on the type of device and the flow rate. Medium-expansion discharge devices typically produce expansion ratios from 20:1 to 60:1.

This foam concentrate can be correctly proportioned over a range of dilutions (typically 1%) using most conventional, properly calibrated proportioning equipment.