Replacing halon with novec 1230

NOVEC 1230 is the next generation of chemical fire suppressant in place of FM200 which was a market leader for the exchange of Halon.  NOVEC 1230 and its use in marine applications is approved by a number of marine agencies around the world and has been fully tested in accordance with the International Maritime Organisation MSC/Circ.848 on revised guidelines for the approval of fixed gas fire extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74 for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms. 

3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is a next-generation halon alternative designed to balance industry concerns for performance, human safety and the environment, which makes Novec 1230 fluid the first option to non-sustainable technologies:

•Zero ozone depletion potential
•5-day atmospheric lifetime
•A global warming potential of 1

3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid offers a number of important advantages over other clean agents and CO2 in marine applications.

Its low acute toxicity, combined with high extinguishing efficiency, give Novec 1230 fluid a significant margin of safety, even at relatively high extinguishing concentrations, making Novec 1230 fluid ideal for occupied spaces including

•Engine and pump rooms
•Paint lockers
•Communication and control centers
•Saves space and weight
•Fast extinguishment
•Allows flexibility in design
•No restriction of shipping 

3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is a highly efficient extinguishing agent that:
•Is non-corrosive and electrically non-conductive, so it will not harm delicate electronics, radar, navigation and other equipment
•Evaporates quickly and completely
•Leaves no residue
•Can be safely used on energized equipment, helping to ensure continuity of operations during a fire emergency

Registrations and Certifications:
Fire protection systems incorporating 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid, developed and sold by leading systems manufacturers, have been registered and certified by a growing number of marine approval authorities: