BS EN 1568-1:2018 PDF

Scope: What is BS EN 1568-1 - Medium expansion foam concentrates about? BS EN 1568 is a European Standard that discusses foam concentrates that are a part of fire extinguishing media. The specifications have been designed to ensure that fire extinguishing media have the minimum useful firefighting capability. BS EN 1568-1 is the first part in the BS EN 1568 series that specifies requirements for chemical and physical properties, and minimum performance requirements of medium expansion foams suitable for surface application to water-immiscible liquids. Requirements are also given for marking. Firefighting foams are widely used to control and extinguish Class B fires and to inhibit re-ignition. These foams can also be used for prevention of ignition of flammable li...

BS EN 1568-1:2018 history

2018 BS EN 1568-1:2018 Fire extinguishing media. Foam concentrates. Specification for medium expansion foam concentrates for surface application to water-immiscible liquids
2008 BS EN 1568-1:2008 Fire extinguishing media — Foam concentrates — Part 1: Specification for medium expansion foam concentrates for surface application to water-immiscible liquids