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| Even with this environmental alternative available, there was still some hesitation from the fire extinguisher manufactures. The reason was not the environmental quality, but the gap in extinguishing ratings between traditional foams, dry powders and this eco friendly foam. This gap was bridged when Bioversal launched the second generation of biological environmentally friendly foams for fire extinguishers. The Bioversal QF-MX and QF-MXH range was specially designed for fire extinguishers with the purpose of solving this difference in the rating levels. Successfully, Bioversal reached a much higher level in Class A and B ratings with this second generation, without loosing its special features of fast biodegradability (> 98% in 8 days), non-toxic, pH-neutral and water hazard classification 1. Once again Bioversal received the Dutch environmental certificate, for this new generation of foam. The door was now opened for all manufacturers to bring an "environmentally friendly" alternative on the market. The balance between the required performance and the environmental issues, has been meant a great number of European manufactures like Gloria Werke, Ajax, Bavaria and Abex, have added to their existing range of products with this new ecofoam. The boost in volume of this new generation proves that clients are aware and appreciate the environmental solutions offered. Multinationals like Dutch Telecom KPN switched over to these newly offered eco friendly foams and recently ordered 10.000 Ajax green fire extinguishers with the Bioversal ecofoam. Also the Academic Hospital in Groningen, The Netherlands, made the switch to environmental friendly extinguishers recently, this demonstrates that environmentally friendly fire-fighting foam is now a reality. |
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