Novacool

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    Prove It in Your Plant

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    NovaCool UEF is an advanced universal fire suppressant designed to extinguish Class A and Class B fires quickly and effectively. Its patented "Triple Action" formula cools, blankets, and emulsifies surfaces, creating a rapid cooling effect that minimizes the risk of re-ignition. NovaCool is versatile, working with fresh, brackish, or sea water, and requires no additional equipment. It is UL listed, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible — non-toxic, biodegradable, and free of PFOA, PFOS, NPEs, and glycol ethers.

    This formula can be customized. Find out how

    Key Features
    • Extinguishes Class A and B fires, including 3D fires
    • Triple Action formula cools, blankets, and emulsifies
    • Creates rapid cooling effect for firefighter safety
    • Operates effectively with fresh, brackish, or sea water
    • Most cost-effective fire suppressant on the market
    • Low portioning rate of 0.4% with water
    • No additional equipment purchase necessary
    • Non-corrosive to tanks, pumps, and valves
    • UL Listed and EPA guideline compliant
    • Minimizes fire re-ignition through coating and cooling
    • Quicker extinguishment reduces fire and smoke damage
    • Non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally safe
    • No EPA or DOT reportable ingredients
    • Reduces runoff and water damage
    • Manufactured in the U.S.A.
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    Tailored chemistries engineered to match your process when off-the-shelf can't.

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    Is your current product improving your processing downstream? Is your current product increasing your downtime, is it messy – foaming, dusting, not coating, are you changing solids regularly?

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    What are fire resistant hydraulic fluids?

    They are specialized fluids designed to reduce flammability while providing lubrication and cooling in hydraulic systems; a key component of hydraulic fluids for fire safety.
    Yes. Blachford supplies biodegradable fire resistant fluids that meet environmental standards without sacrificing safety or performance.
    Our solutions are used in mining, tunneling, heavy industry, and metalworking, as well as in fire suppression fluids and foams.
    Metallic stearates in fire applications are used as additives in foams, retardants, and suppression systems to enhance performance; we also offer specialty stearates for fire aids.
    Yes. We provide compliance with ISO fire resistant fluid standards and custom formulations for OEM and regulatory requirements.
    Blachford supplies fire suppression additives, foams, and retardant dispersions tailored for industrial fire protection.
    Our fire resistant lubricants and fire retardant chemicals reduce ignition risks while maintaining equipment reliability and uptime.
    Absolutely. We develop tailored fire industry chemical solutions and additives to meet specific equipment and regulatory needs.
    Yes—formulated for low-dose performance (≈0.4–0.5%) on Class A & B, compatible with CAFS and inline eductors, batch-mixable with fresh or salt water, and designed to be non-corrosive.
    Yes— We offer products that are UL listed for Class A & B and designed to align with NFPA 18. Formulations are PFAS-free and biodegradable, and equipment-safe (non-corrosive). For site-specific requirements, we can validate performance in your system.

    Momentum That Moves Your Profit Margin

    Eliminate bottlenecks and boost profit with patented additives and 90+ years of global innovation.

    • 30+

      Countries Served

    • 3

      Global Manufacturing Locations

    • 200+

      Patents Granted

    • 4B

      Gallons of Lubricant Delivered Annually

    • 90+

      Global Manufacturing Locations

    • 1

      Academy Award