Not all fires involve flammable liquids. Some of the most common and destructive fires occur in solid combustibles—like wood, paper, cloth, rubber, or plastic. These are Class A fires, and fighting them effectively requires a specialized agent.
At INFERNO GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, our Class A Foam is engineered to enhance water’s natural firefighting capabilities. It reduces surface tension, allowing deeper penetration into fuel materials while cooling and smothering the fire to prevent re-ignition.
🔥 What is Class A Foam?
Class A Foam is a non-toxic, water-based firefighting concentrate specially designed for solid, cellulose-based fuel fires. When mixed with water, it creates a wetting and foaming solution that:
- Soaks into porous materials like wood and cotton
- Cools hot surfaces and embers
- Creates a light foam barrier to prevent oxygen access
- Helps water spread further, increasing extinguishing coverage
This foam is non-corrosive, biodegradable, and safe for use in structural firefighting, wildland operations, and general fire suppression systems.
💡 Key Features & Advantages
- Deep Penetration: Foam solution soaks into materials to extinguish deep-seated fires.
- Enhanced Cooling: Prevents rekindling of smoldering areas.
- Reduces Water Usage: Boosts efficiency, reducing water consumption and water damage.
- Compatible with Equipment: Works with CAFS (Compressed Air Foam Systems), pumps, and standard nozzles.
- Environmentally Safe: Non-toxic, non-hazardous, fluorine-free, and biodegradable.
🏭 Ideal Applications
Class A Foam is ideal for fire risks involving natural and synthetic Class A materials:
- Forests & Wildland Firefighting
- Structural Fires (homes, offices, public buildings)
- Warehouses storing paper, cardboard, fabric
- Recycling Plants & Landfills
- Rural & Agricultural Fire Response
- Municipal Fire Brigades
It’s especially valuable in locations with limited water supply or where deep fuel penetration is a concern.
📜 Certifications & Compliance
Our Class A Foam adheres to leading performance and environmental standards:
- NFPA 1150 Compliant
- Meets UL 162 performance requirements (for Class A agents)
- Biodegradability tested under OECD standards
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and European Fire Services compatibility
✅ Why INFERNO GLOBAL SOLUTIONS’ Class A Foam?
- High Expansion & Wetting Ratios: Ensures maximum reach with minimum foam.
- Safe for Crews & Equipment: Non-irritating, non-corrosive, and low residue.
- Multi-Use Format: Can be used in portable units, backpack sprayers, CAFS, or engine systems.
- Long Shelf Life: Stable formulation for reliable deployment over time.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can Class A Foam be used on fuel or oil fires?
No, it is not effective on Class B flammable liquid fires. For that, use AFFF or AR-AFFF.
Q. What is the typical mixing ratio?
Generally between 0.1% to 1% depending on the application—wildfire suppression often uses 0.3–0.5%.
Q. Is this safe for vegetation and soil?
Yes, our Class A Foam is biodegradable and designed to be non-toxic to the environment.
📞 Ready to Tackle Combustible Fires with Confidence?
When ordinary water just isn’t enough, INFERNO GLOBAL SOLUTIONS’ Class A Foam takes your firefighting power to the next level. Trust us for dependable, eco-safe fire suppression where it matters most.
Contact us today for a datasheet, field demo, or quote tailored to your operation.
