FM200 — clean agent suppression with HFC-227ea
FM200, or HFC-227ea, is a halocarbon clean agent that extinguishes fire by absorbing heat from the combustion reaction. It is stored as a liquid under nitrogen pressure and turns to gas on discharge, filling the room within 10 seconds.
Its main advantage is that it needs far less cylinder storage space than inert gas systems, making it suitable for buildings with limited plant room space. It leaves no residue, is non-conductive and therefore safe for electronic equipment, and can be used in occupied spaces at standard design concentrations.
Advantages ofFM200
- Compact cylinder storage, ideal for limited plant room space
- Extinguishes within 10 seconds
- Leaves no residue — no clean-up after discharge
- Lower installation cost than inert gas systems
- Usable in occupied spaces at standard design concentrations
