Petrochemical and chemical Fires

Flamblocker CF7 Advanced PFAS-Free Firefighting Liquid for Petro-Chemical Applications

Flamblocker CF7 is a next-generation firefighting liquid engineered for high-risk petro-chemical and industrial environments. It delivers rapid fire knockdown, significantly reduced water consumption, and enhanced cooling performance, while meeting growing regulatory and environmental requirements.

CF7 is 100% PFAS-free, fully biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-corrosive, making it suitable for use in sensitive industrial zones, coastal facilities, and areas subject to strict environmental and occupational safety regulations. Independent and controlled fire tests demonstrate superior extinguishing efficiency compared to conventional water-based firefighting methods.

Flamblocker CF7 is compatible with freshwater and seawater, can be deployed using standard firefighting equipment, and is designed for both direct fire suppression and preventive cooling of adjacent storage units, reducing escalation risk and potential catastrophic loss.

Product Overview

Flamblocker CF7 is a high-performance firefighting liquid developed specifically for hydrocarbon, petro-chemical, and chemical storage fires. It is suitable for use in:

• Refineries and petro-chemical plants

• Oil and chemical storage terminals

• Tank farms and loading facilities

• Offshore platforms and coastal installations

• Industrial logistics and hazardous materials sites

The formulation enhances water’s firefighting properties by improving heat absorption, surface wetting, and cooling efficiency, enabling faster control of fires with lower overall resource usage.

Flamblocker CF7 has been operational tested on A1-Jetfuel and has proven to perform as required
(Aviation approval pending)

Certifications and approvals

Flamblocker CF7 is fully certified and holds all required approvals. 
Certification for Aviation deployment is pending.

Key Performance Characteristics

Rapid Fire Suppression

• Demonstrated faster extinguishing times compared to conventional water application

• Effective on petro-chemical and hydrocarbon-based fires

• Reduces flame re-ignition risk through enhanced cooling of fuel surfaces

Reduced Water Consumption

• Requires significantly less water volume to achieve fire control

• Supports reduced run-off, lower containment requirements, and minimized secondary contamination

Cooling and Exposure Protection

• Highly effective for cooling non-affected tanks, pipelines, and process units adjacent to a fire

• Reduces the risk of BLEVE events, structural failure, and domino effects in tank farms

• Suitable for prolonged defensive cooling operations

Environmental and Health Profile

Flamblocker CF7 is designed to meet current and anticipated environmental regulations in the petro-chemical industry.

• PFAS-free (no fluorinated surfactants)

• 100% biodegradable

• Non-toxic to humans and aquatic life under normal use conditions

• Non-Corrosive to fire fighting equioment, pipelines, tanks and infrastucture

This profile supports compliance with:

• EU and international PFAS restrictions

• Environmental permitting requirements

• Soil and water protection standards

• Occupational health and safety regulations

Seawater Compatibility

Flamblocker CF7 can be safely mixed and applied with seawater without performance degradation. This makes it particularly suitable for:

• Offshore platforms

• Coastal refineries and terminals

• Ports and marine fuel storage facilities

• Emergency response scenarios with limited freshwater availability

Equipment Compatibility and Deployment

• Compatible with standard firefighting pumps, monitors, hoses, and nozzles

• No specialized or proprietary application systems required

• Can be integrated into existing emergency response and firewater systems

• Suitable for both fixed installations and mobile firefighting units

This ensures low implementation barriers and minimal retraining requirements.

Risk Reduction and Insurance Relevance

From an insurer and risk-management perspective, Flamblocker CF7 contributes to:

• Faster fire control, reducing business interruption losses

• Lower probability of fire escalation and total loss scenarios

• Reduced environmental remediation costs due to lower water usage and eco-friendly composition

• Improved asset protection through effective exposure cooling

These characteristics support favorable consideration in:

• Risk assessments

• Loss prevention strategies

• Fire protection audits

• Insurance underwriting and premium discussions

Regulatory and Procurement Considerations

Flamblocker CF7 is suitable for inclusion in public procurement, tenders, and framework agreements where the following criteria apply:

• Requirement for PFAS-free firefighting solutions

• Emphasis on environmental sustainability and biodegradability

• Compliance with petro-chemical fire safety standards

• Compatibility with existing firefighting infrastructure

• Demonstrated performance through controlled fire testing

Technical documentation, test reports, and safety data sheets can be made available to support regulatory review and tender evaluation.

Flamblocker CF7, compliant, effective and efficient