Inventors:
Mark L. Robin - West Lafayette IN
Charles J. Mazac - West Lafayette IN
John S. Rubacha - West Lafayette IN
Assignee:
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation - West Lafayette IN
International Classification:
A62C 200
A62C 300
A62D 100
Abstract:
A method for extinguishing hydrogen fires comprises introducing to the hydrogen fire a fire extinguishing concentration of 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane and maintaining the concentration until the fire is extinguished. The method includes heptafluoropropane at a range of 13-30% volume/volume in the air. The fire extinguishing methods also include the use of heptafluoropropane in blend with other fire extinguishing compounds. Also disclosed are atmospheres of hydrogen, an oxidizer, and a sufficient amount of 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane to render the atmosphere incapable of supporting combustion of the hydrogen, as well as related methods for preparing such atmospheres.