What is the difference between Fluoro-K vs. Novec 1230?

Perfluoro(2-methyl-3-pentanone) is a fluorinated ketone with the structural formula CF3CF2C(=O)CF(CF3)2, a fully-fluorinated analog of ethyl isopropyl ketone. It is used as an electronics coolant liquid and fire protection fluid sold commercially by 3M under brand names such as Novec 1230, Novec 649, and FK-5-1-12. It is also known as “waterless water” or “dry water”.

What is the difference between Fluoro-K (FK-5-1-12) and Novec 1230?

FK-5-1-12 vs. Novec 1230: Are They the Same? 
In regards to whether FK-5-1-12 vs Novec 1230 are the same extinguishing fluid, in short, they are the same. Although there is some confusion about branding, Novec 1230 is just the trade name of the extinguishing agent, FK-5-1-12.

This means that together, they’re both clean-agent fire suppression fluids looking to protect facilities all over the world with their unique extinguishing processes. As we noted above, a clean agent fluid works by reducing the oxygen level of the fire while leaving no lasting damage to all of your sensitive equipment or building properties in the aftermath.

When the automatic detection system is triggered by the heat of the flames, the Novec 1230 fire protection fluid (also known as FK-5-1-12) in the fire suppression system is designed to quickly discharge and reach the right amount needed to put out the fire within 10 seconds. This is much faster than inert gases, which usually take 60 to 120 seconds to even get close to the job of 3M Novec 1230 fluid.

What is the other name for Novec 1230?

Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is based on a proprietary chemical from 3M called a fluroroketone. The full chemical name for this compound is dodecafluoro-2-methylpentan-3-one. Its ASHRAE nomenclature – the way it is designated in the NFPA and ISO 14520 clean agent standards is FK-5-1-12 (Fluoro-K)

Benefits of Novec 1230 (Fluid FK 5-1-12) Clean Agents:

Each design for your fire suppression system will be unique, but the performance of the clean agent fire suppression fluid will be the same regardless of whether it is installed correctly and within the vicinity of potential fire hazards. Here are some of the benefits of FK 5-1-12 that you will notice if you’re ever in danger of a fire outbreak:

1)-Extremely Low Environmental Impact

As you search the market for other fire suppression methods, it is clear that clean agent systems win in terms of leaving no environmental damage. They have low ozone depletion potential (ODP) and low global warming potential (GWP), helping keep our planet clean from any harmful chemicals.

2)-Quick Response Discharge

As stated above, Novec 1230 (FK 5-1-12) only needs 10 seconds to reach and suppress the fire if installed in the optimal place within your building. This fluid could be the difference between someone’s life being saved or not, so enforcing it may be something you want to consider.

3)-Flexible Applications

Although certain fire suppression systems can only be useful within certain applications, this fluid is extremely versatile in the areas where it can be efficient, such as server room fires, kitchen fires, museums, control rooms, etc.

4)-Safe For People

When discharged, some gaseous or chemical-based fluids can be extremely harmful for human consumption, whether that be suffocation or long-term health risks. However, with this clean agent, they are non-toxic and have a low atmospheric lifetime—meaning that they have no effects on your health and won’t be in the air for long anyway.

5)-Precise Suppression

Clean agent fire suppression systems are known for having excellent suppression rates, maximum coverage, and no aftermath cleanup; thus, your business won’t be out of action for long at all. 

If you want to receive all the benefits that a clean agent fire suppression system brings to the table, reach out to our qualified experts today to see if you’re the right fit for immediate installation—contact us today!

Here are some differences between Fluoro-K and Novec 1230:

+ Class C MDC value: Fluoro-K has a Class C MDC value of 4.52%, while Novec 1230 has a value of 4.50%.

+ Environmental impact: Fluoro-K is a safer agent for groundwater than Novec 1230. Novec 1230 has a global warming potential of 1, while FM200 has a global warming potential of around 3500.

+ Discharge time: FK 5-1-12 can reach and suppress a fire in 10 seconds. 

+ Both Novec 1230 and Fluoro-K are electrically non-conductive and leave no residue. They are commonly used in areas like data centers, IT rooms, museums, archives, libraries, healthcare facilities, laboratories, military applications, and marine applications.

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