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Novec™ Fire Suppression Newsletters
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Stay attuned to the dramatic changes in the fire suppression industry with our analysis and reactions to key industry and regulatory news, trends and product breakthroughs. Written by the inventors of 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid to help enhance the knowledge and insight of experts like you, this is a place to learn about the forces shaping the fire suppression industry and get the information you need to help make smart choices for your fire protection projects.
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11/22/2016 Fire Suppression Fireboy-Xintex Receives IBEX 2016 Innovation Award for Fixed Fire Extinguisher with Novec 1230 FluidNovember 22, 2016
Fireboy-Xintex Receives IBEX 2016 Innovation Award for Fixed Fire Extinguisher with Novec 1230 Fluid
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09/21/2017 Fire Suppression U.S. Court Addresses EPA’s Authority to Regulate HFCsSeptember 21, 2017
U.S. Court Addresses EPA’s Authority to Regulate HFCs
Learn more about the Court’s ruling and how it will impact the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown.
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02/14/2019 EU F-Gas Regulations Drive HFC Price Increases EU F-Gas Regulations Drive HFC Price IncreasesFebruary 14, 2019
EU F-Gas Regulations Drive HFC Price Increases
As the EU’s F-Gas regulations begin to bite, markets are seeing price increases and manufacturers are reacting to changes in supply and demand.
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02/21/2017 Fire Suppression Kigali Amendment helps clarify the HFC phasedown under Montreal Protocol
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03/30/2017 Fire Suppression 3M Novec 1230 fluid to be included in FM Global Data Sheet 1-53: Anechoic ChambersMarch 30, 2017
3M Novec 1230 fluid to be included in FM Global Data Sheet 1-53: Anechoic Chambers
Anechoic chambers absorb sound and electromagnetic waves and have unique fire suppression needs.
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03/07/2017 Fire Suppression US DOJ backs EPA’s authority to regulate HFCsMarch 07, 2017
US DOJ backs EPA’s authority to regulate HFCs
The fate of the HFC phasedown under the new Administration was uncertain – until now. HFCs remain on the path of halon.
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04/22/2017 Fire Suppression Make Earth Day Count this Year!April 22, 2017
Make Earth Day Count this Year!
Choosing sustainable instead of high GWP products can help protect our planet in unimaginable ways.
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06/20/2017 Fire Suppression How does the U.S. Exit from Paris Agreement Affect the HFC Phasedown?June 20, 2017
How does the U.S. Exit from Paris Agreement Affect the HFC Phasedown?
It doesn’t. The global HFC phasedown remains active under the Montreal Protocol.
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07/11/2017 Fire Suppression 9 Reasons Why 3M Novec 1230 Fluid Has No EquivalentJuly 11, 2017
9 Reasons Why 3M Novec 1230 Fluid Has No Equivalent
Any fire suppressant claiming to be equivalent to Novec 1230 is a misrepresentation. Here’s why.
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04/12/2019 Fire Suppression,Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing States Lead the Way on Climate Initiatives and HFC Emissions ReductionsApril 12, 2019
States Lead the Way on Climate Initiatives and HFC Emissions Reductions
A new model of climate action is developing in the U.S., as states work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
