Clean Agent Fire Protection

A quality fire protection system is much more cost effective than replacing high-value critical data and sensitive electronic equipment. Pyro-Chem has integrated state-of-the-art detection technology and clean-agent chemistry to provide affordable fire protection.

Pyro-Chem offers two programmable releasing panels (PCR-100 and PCR-400IP) that are compatible with fast acting smoke detectors to sense fire in its early stages. Upon system release, FM-200 Clean-Agent is discharged.

Similar to Halon 1301,  FM-200 agent extinguishes Class A, B and C fires by interrupting the chemical chain reaction. It absorbs heat, accelerating the suppression process.

The U.S. EPA has accepted FM-200 for use in occupied spaces at concentrations up to 9% by volume and up to 10.5% by volume for normally non-occupied spaces.  It is non-toxic when used in accordance with NFPA Standard 2001.

When protecting valuable assets or sensitive equipment, FM-200 agent stands above conventional agents.  Unlike dry chemical, FM-200 is a colorless, odorless gas that leaves no residue to clean up. Unlike water, FM-200 is an electrically nonconductive agent that will not short-out electronic equipment. And unlike the very cold discharge of carbon dioxide, FM-200 will not thermally shock delicate circuitry.

FM-200 will not deplete stratospheric ozone and it has a short atmospheric lifetime (31-42 years).  As such, it is part of the EPA’s SNAP list of acceptable Halon alternatives that are approved for use in total flooding, special hazard fire suppression systems.

Pyro-Chem  FM-200 Systems are recommended when one or more of the following conditions exist:

• The value of the area’s contents or its importance to business continuity requires a fire suppression system that can react in seconds.
• Water sprinklers will damage the contents of the area to be protected.
• Personnel occupy the area to be protected.
• Post fire cleanup must be eliminated.
• Ease of design and installation is needed.