Sustainability: DuPont Fire Extinguishants Highlights Clean Agent Technology

DuPont Fire Extinguishants recently exhibited its portfolio of clean agent fire extinguishants at the National Facilities Management & Technology (NFM&T) Conference and Expo - the largest event of its kind for facility professionals - in Baltimore, Maryland.

DuPont clean agent fire extinguishant technology has unique characteristics that set it apart from water or foam suppression methods. Clean agents are electrically nonconductive and non-corrosive, so they are safe for sensitive electronic equipment and safe for use in facilities where people are present. They leave no residue that can cause costly post-fire cleanup and downtime.

“Protecting human safety and high value equipment and ensuring business continuity are all key concerns for facility managers,” said Greg Rubin, global business manager, DuPont Fluorochemicals, Specialties. “They also are key reasons facility managers choose to go beyond minimum standards for fire protection and adopt the use of clean agent fire extinguishants as a best practice. Not only is the DuPont FE clean agent fire extinguishant portfolio ideal for protecting people and high value assets, it also is safer for the environment. Because DuPont™ FE clean agent fire extinguishants are non-ozone depleting, they now can help earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits.”