Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is based on a proprietary chemistry from 3M called C6-fluoroketone; it is also known as FK 5-1-12 — the way it is designated in NFPA 2001 and ISO 14520 clean agent standards. Although it is a liquid at room temperature it gasifies immediately after being discharged in a total flooding system.
In the shop, Novec 1230 fluid is easier to use than pressurized gas. Simply transfer the fluid from the container to the system cylinder, using a simplified closed loop process to avoid contamination. Then, super pressurize the cylinder with nitrogen. The product is ideal for use in total flooding applications, localized flooding systems, directional spray type applications and may be used in portable extinguishers for specialized applications.
NOVEC System has the widest margin of safety because its use concentration is much lower than its No Observable Adverse Effects Level (NOAEL)