Raw materials for the production of fire extinguishing agents

Raw Materials for Firefighting Agents

Used in the manufacture of fire extinguishing agents, these are important components that ensure fire safety in the broadest sense of the word. Selected chemicals that, when combined, create preparations that save both lives and property. They form the basis for the production of mechanical fire-fighting foams, fire extinguisher concentrates and synthetic fire-fighting agents used by fire brigades, the petrochemical industry, airports and other strategic facilities where a quick response to a threat can determine the scale of losses.

What raw materials are used to produce fire extinguishing agents?

The production of firefighting agents requires the use of carefully selected chemical raw materials. Fires are most often caused by human carelessness, equipment failure or natural forces. For this reason, absolutely every ingredient must ensure maximum extinguishing efficiency.

The basis is formed by anionic surfactants – fatty alcohol sulphate salts, which prove to be effective foaming agents. Amphoteric surfactants, on the other hand, play a key role as foam stabilisers.

What extinguishing materials are used in firefighting?

In this area, mechanical extinguishing foams, which are classified as professional materials, are the most popular. There are several types (according to the degree of foaming), including light, medium and heavy, each of which is designed to deal with a different type of fire. The firefighting arsenal also includes:

extinguishing concentrates (used to fill foam extinguishers),
AFFF extinguishing agents (forming a water film on the surface of flammable liquids),
seawater-resistant preparations.

Who are they for? Industries that use these materials.

The primary recipients of raw materials used in the production of fire extinguishing agents are, of course, manufacturers. However, ultimately, the key users are those who actually fight fires. These include:

Fire brigades (the main stakeholders) – both professional and volunteer fire brigades that actively use these agents in their daily operations.
Forest services – fighting or preventing fires in forests and green areas.
Industry in the broad sense (including factories and production plants), which must be prepared for various types of hazards, including those caused by fire risk.
Airports, where safety is fundamental and speed of response is absolutely essential.
Refineries and fuel terminals, which must remain on standby in case of any fire hazard.
Warehouses, logistics centres and seaports, which must protect their goods and their entire storage, transport and transhipment infrastructure.

What types of raw materials for the production of fire extinguishing agents are available in our offer?

Within the PCC Group, we offer a full range of raw materials for manufacturers of fire extinguishing agents. The Rosulfan and Sulforokanol series products are particularly noteworthy. These are high-quality products with proven effectiveness.

If you need more detailed information on the composition, intended use and parameters of individual PCC Group products, you will find it by clicking on the selected product card.

All solutions are certified, meet the requirements of relevant standards and are easily biodegradable. In addition, they can be used with most available mechanical devices, from nozzles to foam generators.