To replace water as the only agent to fight fire, the world moved to gas which is effective enough to get inside the tiniest spot and extinguish flames. While at first Halon was used as the fire suppressing agent, it was soon discovered to produce negative atmospheric effects. It contained elements that are known to be ozone depleting and thus it was soon decided to remove it from being sold commercially. Since Halon was being put out of business, it didn’t mean the end of gaseous fire suppression agents and soon scientists started searching for a better replacement and thus came out with the NOVEC 1230.

Today Novec 1230 gas suppression system is being used all over the world in buildings and the marine industry due to it ... Read more »