New Water-Look-Alike Technology Fights Fire Without Causing Water Damage
April 14 2004 - 11:29AM
PR Newswire (US)
New Water-Look-Alike Technology Fights Fire Without Causing Water
Damage Tyco Fire & Security Unveils New SAPPHIRE(TM) Fire
Suppression System for Facilities with Critical Assets NEW YORK,
April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyco Fire & Security
announced today a groundbreaking advancement in fire protection
technology with the introduction of its ANSUL(R) SAPPHIRE(TM) Fire
Suppression System. This revolutionary technology utilizes a new
sustainable* chemical agent that fights fires without causing any
damage to electronics, works of art, irreplaceable artifacts and
other critical assets. This system provides the ideal solution for
hospitals, museums, libraries, telecommunications centers and other
facilities seeking to protect critical assets that could be damaged
by ordinary fire suppression systems. The SAPPHIRE Suppression
System uses 3M(R) NOVEC(TM) 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. It looks
exactly like water, but does not cause the type of damage
associated with water when putting out a fire. It can be used to
protect rare exhibits, electronic equipment and other delicate
items without causing any harm. In fact, items can even be immersed
in the agent. The fire protection fluid will quickly evaporate,
safeguarding these items -- and leaving them unaffected. The
SAPPHIRE Suppression System chemically interferes with the fire
combustion process, therefore bringing it to a halt. It also works
faster than a water sprinkler system, which is designed to work
when it detects an actual flame. SAPPHIRE Suppression Systems
detect fire at invisible levels, identifying particles of
combustion before they turn into damaging flames. "The SAPPHIRE
Fire Suppression System is a significant component of Tyco's
holistic approach to fire suppression solutions," said Ron
Krisanda, president of Tyco Safety Products. "SAPPHIRE is further
proof of Tyco's commitment to innovation as well as our focus on
bringing new technologies to market." SAPPHIRE Suppression Systems
offer central storage and modular design solutions that can work in
tandem with existing building fire alarm and suppression systems,
providing ideal building structure protection. The agent is stored
in pressurized containers as a liquid and vaporizes when
discharged. When applied in a modular design, storage containers
take up less space than other fire suppression systems, giving
users more options for storage and placement. For example, by
integrating the SAPPHIRE Suppression System into a current building
fire alarm/suppression scheme, users can select key rooms or spaces
to protect, making it a cost-effective solution. Other benefits of
the SAPPHIRE System include an atmospheric lifetime of only five
days, versus 33 years for the closest chemical alternative, as well
as zero ozone depletion. In addition, the SAPPHIRE Suppression
System offers the greatest safety margin over other non-sustainable
halocarbon alternatives. "The SAPPHIRE Fire Suppression System not
only eliminates the issue of massive water damage but also greatly
reduces actual fire damage by suppressing a fire in the
pre-combustion stage," said Dave Pelton, director, marketing, Tyco
Fire & Security. "It is sophisticated, flexible, and engineered
to be safe for people, products and the environment." The SAPPHIRE
Fire Suppression System complements the ANSUL INERGEN(R) clean
agent system. INERGEN and SAPPHIRE are part of Tyco's full
portfolio of clean agent suppression systems comprised of inert gas
and chemical agents. The SAPPHIRE Suppression System is available
through Tyco's worldwide fire protection businesses in the USA,
Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. For
additional information on the Tyco Fire & Security SAPPHIRE
Fire Suppression System, contact Tyco, Fire Suppression Products at
(715) 735-7411. *Not subject to global regulations pertaining to
greenhouse gasses. About ANSUL ANSUL is the premium fire
suppression product range, which is part of Tyco Fire &
Security's Fire Suppression business unit. The full line of ANSUL
special hazard fire protection products includes fire extinguishers
and hand line units; pre-engineered restaurant, vehicle, and
industrial systems; sophisticated fire detection/suppression
systems and a complete line of dry chemical, foam, and gaseous
extinguishing agents. ANSUL products are developed and tested at
the ANSUL Fire Technology Center, one of the most extensive fire
research and testing facilities in the world. ANSUL products meet
the demanding challenge of industry and commerce, including high
hazard/ high risk markets such as aviation, mining, chemical and
petro-chemical, utility and metal manufacturing/processing
industries. For more information, visit http://www.ansul.com/.
About Tyco Fire & Security Tyco Fire & Security, a business
segment of Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC), designs,
manufactures, installs and services electronic security systems,
fire protection, detection and suppression systems. With $11
billion in annual sales and more than 90,000 employees, Tyco Fire
and Security includes more than 60 brands, which are represented in
over 100 countries. Its products are used to safeguard
firefighters, prevent and fight fires, deter thieves and protect
people and property. For more information, visit
http://www.tycofireandsecurity.com/. DATASOURCE: Tyco Fire &
Security CONTACT: Jim Cox, +1-715-735-7411, , or Deb Coller, +1-
561-988-7035, , both of Tyco Fire & Security Web site:
http://www.tycofireandsecurity.com/ http://www.ansul.com/ Company
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