Recycling Fire Suppression

Invest in Life-saving Recycling Fire Safety Solutions

Today’s recycling plants face unique challenges that can be attributed to the mass utilization of potentially hazardous materials and a desire to lower our carbon footprint in the process. We’re satisfying a growing need for more adequate fire safety throughout every step of waste management with a recycling fire suppression system that can hinder incident escalation, prevent injuries, reduce downtime, and limit loss.

HCT is an active member of the
Recycled Materials Association (ReMA).

Lithium-ion Batteries

Protect Your Plant with Proven Lithium-ion Battery Fire Protection

The hazards associated with recycling fire suppression go beyond just flammability. F-500 EA® works to extinguish lithium-ion and lithium battery fires on three distinct levels: flammability, explosivity, and toxicity. F-500 EA®’s comprehensive approach to lithium-ion battery hazard mitigation is backed by over fifteen years of third-party testing referenced in NFPA 18A.

Flammability

F-500 EA® mitigates lithium-ion battery fires by encapsulating flammable electrolyte and absorbing thermal energy. This halts thermal runaway propagation and rapidly cools the fire’s ignition source.

Explosivity

F-500 EA® effectively stops the production of toxic off-gases from burning lithium-ion batteries. By preventing the release of hazardous vapors and gases, we reduce the risk of explosions.

Toxicity

F-500 EA® significantly reduces exposure to harmful emissions and carcinogens present in smoke. We actively protect recycling plant personnel from the dangers of lithium-ion battery fire suppression.

Troubling Trends

Ensure Your Team is Prepared for a Battery Fire

According to data from Waste360, we saw a significant uptick in fires reported at recycling facilities in 2023. A total of 373 reported incidents within the United States and Canada marks the second worst year on record with fires that resulted in substantial damage to facilities, potential environmental concerns, significant cleanup costs, and prolonged disruptions. The main culprit: lithium-ion batteries.

Multi-class Suppression

Respond to Plastic, Rubber, and Metal Fires with F-500 EA®

Plastics, rubbers, and metals present their own risks. Burning plastics and rubbers can release toxins, such as Dioxin (TCDD), Cyanide (CN), and Carbon Monoxide (CO). Additionally, combustible metals can reach temperatures as high as 4,000° F as they burn. F-500 EA® is the leading choice for recycling fire suppression in critical environments with mixed materials.

Fluorine-free Alternatives

Embrace Fluorine-Free Fire Suppression with F-500 EA®

We’re proud to provide an eco-friendly solution that eliminates the public health concerns and costly damages associated with traditional foam fire suppression. F-500 EA® is a fluorine-free, biodegradable, and non-corrosive solution, providing superior fire protection, explosive vapor mitigation, flammable fuel spill control, and contamination response with Encapsulator Technology.

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