DATA SHEET
FK‐5‐1‐12 CLEAN AGENT FK‐5‐1‐12 systems shall “NOT” be used on fires
involving the following materials:
Description − Chemicals or mixtures of chemicals that are
FK‐5‐1‐12 is a colorless, clear liquid (see Physical capable of rapid oxidation in the absence of air
Properties Table for additional information). It is such as Cellulose Nitrate and Gunpowder
stored as a liquid and dispensed into the hazard as − Reactive metals such as Lithium, Sodium,
an electrically non‐conductive gaseous vapor that is Potassium, Magnesium, Titanium, Zirconium,
clear and does not obscure vision. It leaves no Uranium, and Plutonium
residue and has acceptable toxicity for use in − Metal hydrides such as Sodium Hydride and
occupied spaces at design concentration. Lithium Aluminum Hydride
− Chemicals capable of undergoing auto‐thermal
Extinguishing Method
decomposition such as Organic Peroxides and
FK‐5‐1‐12 extinguishes a fire by heat absorption. The Hydrazine
gaseous mixture created when FK‐5‐1‐12 discharges
into air has a much higher heat capacity than air Exposure Limitations
alone. The gaseous mixture absorbs large amounts
The discharge of clean agent systems to extinguish a
of heat due to the high heat capacity and
fire can result in potential hazard to personnel from
extinguishes fires by sufficiently cooling the
the natural form of the clean agent or from the
combustion zone. It is important to note, FK‐5‐1‐12
products of combustion that result from exposure of
does not use the depletion or displacement of
the agent to the fire or hot surfaces. Unnecessary
oxygen to extinguish a fire and therefore is safe for
exposure of personnel either to the natural agent or
use in occupied spaces.
to the products of decomposition shall be avoided.
Approvals Maximum
Design
Hazard Type Human
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Concentration
Exposure Time
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
Normally
Factory Mutual (FM) 4.5%
Occupied 5 minutes
United States EPA Significant New Alternative to 10%
Space
Policy (SNAP report
For exact certification listings, please reference the respective Fike does not recommend FK‐5‐1‐12 systems to be
agency web site. used in any normally occupied spaces where the
design concentration required is above 10%
Use and Limitations
FK‐5‐1‐12 system can be used on the following Class
of Hazards:
Class A & C: Electrical and Electronic Hazards
Telecommunications Facilities
High value assets, where the
associated down‐time would be
costly
Class B: Flammable liquids and gases
This document is only intended to be a guideline and is not applicable to all situations.
Information is subject to Fike’s full disclaimer at http://www.fike.com/disclaimer.
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Physical Properties
Chemical Name Dodecafluoro‐2‐methylpentan‐3‐one
ASHRAE Designation FK‐5‐1‐12
Chemical Formula CF3CF2C(O)CF(CF3)2
CAS No. 756‐13‐8
Molecular Wt. 316.04
Boiling Point @ 1 atm (760 mmHg), °C (°F) 49 (120.2)
Melting Point, °C (°F) ‐108 (‐162.4)
Critical Temperature, °C (°F) 168.66 (335.6)
Critical Pressure, kPa (psia) 1865 (270.44)
Critical Density, kg/m3 (lb/ft3) 639.1 (39.91)
Density, Sat. Liquid, g/ml (lb/ft3 ) 1.60 (99.9)
Density, Gas @ 1 atm, g/ml (lb/ft3 ) 0.0136 (0.851)
Specific Heat, Liquid (Cp) @ 25°C (77°F), kJ/kg‐°C (Btu/lb‐°F) 1.103 (0.2634)
Specific Heat, Vapor (Cp) @ 25°C (77°F), kJ/kg‐°C (Btu/lb‐°F) and 1 ATM 0.891 (0.2127)
Vapor Pressure @ 25°C (77°F), kPa (psia) 40.4 (5.85)
Heat of Vaporization @ Boiling Point, kJ/kg (Btu/lb) 88 (37.8)
Thermal Conductivity, Liquid @ 25°C (77°F),W/m‐°C (Btu/hr‐ft‐°F) 0.059 (0.034)
Viscosity, Liquid (lb/ft‐hr) @ 25°C (77°F), cP (lb/ft‐hr) 0.524 (1.27)
Relative dielectric strength @ 1atm, 25°C (N2 =1) 2.3
Solubility of Water in FK‐5‐1‐12 @ 70°F, ppm < 0.001
Ozone Depletion Potential 0
Global Warming Potential, GWP (100 yr. ITH. For CO2, GWP = 1) ≤1
This document is only intended to be a guideline and is not applicable to all situations.
Information is subject to Fike’s full disclaimer at http://www.fike.com/disclaimer.
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