Novec™ Fire Suppression Newsletters

Stay attuned to the dramatic changes in the fire suppression industry with our analysis and reactions to key industry and regulatory news, trends and product breakthroughs. Written by the inventors of 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid to help enhance the knowledge and insight of experts like you, this is a place to learn about the forces shaping the fire suppression industry and get the information you need to help make smart choices for your fire protection projects.

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3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fluid Hot Topics

June 01, 2016

FM Global Recommends Dual System Fire Protection for Data Centers

06/01/2016 Fire Suppression FM Global Recommends Dual System Fire Protection for Data Centers
August 02, 2016

Data Center Solutions (DCS) talks Fire Suppression

08/02/2016 Fire Suppression Data Center Solutions (DCS) talks Fire Suppression
July 28, 2016

Korea Fire Institute (KFI) Approves 3M Novec 1230 Fluid

07/28/2016 Fire Suppression Korea Fire Institute (KFI) Approves 3M Novec 1230 Fluid
October 06, 2015

Don’t drench your data, protect business flow with Novec 1230 Fluid

10/06/2015 Fire Suppression Don’t drench your data, protect business flow with Novec 1230 Fluid
October 13, 2015

SFPE recognizes 3M’s Paul Rivers as 2015 Fellow

10/13/2015 Fire Suppression SFPE recognizes 3M’s Paul Rivers as 2015 Fellow
July 21, 2015

Global HFC Phasedown is on the Horizon

07/21/2015 Fire Suppression,Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing Global HFC Phasedown is on the Horizon
March 14, 2016

Minimize your customer’s risk. Visit 3M’s booth at SFPE Atlanta to see why Novec 1230 fluid is a clean agent fire extinguishing solution they can live with..

03/14/2016 Fire Suppression Minimize your customer’s risk. Visit 3M’s booth at SFPE Atlanta to see why Novec 1230 fluid is a clean agent fire extinguishing solution they can live with..
September 24, 2015

High GWP Fire Suppressants Considered for EPA SNAP Status Change

09/24/2015 Fire Suppression High GWP Fire Suppressants Considered for EPA SNAP Status Change
August 25, 2015

SFPE recognizes 3M’s Paul Rivers as 2015 Fellow

08/25/2015 Fire Suppression SFPE recognizes 3M’s Paul Rivers as 2015 Fellow
May 17, 2016

Canada Fuels Anticipated Global Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Phasedown

05/17/2016 Fire Suppression Canada Fuels Anticipated Global Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Phasedown
February 17, 2016

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) like FM-200™ to Follow Path of Halon; Phasedown Path Determined in 2016

02/17/2016 Fire Suppression Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) like FM-200™ to Follow Path of Halon; Phasedown Path Determined in 2016
March 03, 2016

U.S. EPA solicits comments from the fire protection sector on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and the Climate Action Plan

03/03/2016 Fire Suppression U.S. EPA solicits comments from the fire protection sector on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and the Climate Action Plan
August 23, 2016

U.S. EPA Proposes New Trichloroethylene (TCE) Restrictions over Worker Safety Concerns

08/23/2016 Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing U.S. EPA Proposes New Trichloroethylene (TCE) Restrictions over Worker Safety Concerns
September 20, 2016

Now is the time to replace halon fire suppression systems!

09/20/2016 ,Fire Suppression Now is the time to replace halon fire suppression systems!
November 22, 2016

Fireboy-Xintex Receives IBEX 2016 Innovation Award for Fixed Fire Extinguisher with Novec 1230 Fluid

11/22/2016 Fire Suppression Fireboy-Xintex Receives IBEX 2016 Innovation Award for Fixed Fire Extinguisher with Novec 1230 Fluid
November 03, 2016

Cleaning: ‘Monumental’ Montreal Protocol Amendment to Aggressively Phasedown Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

11/03/2016 Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing Cleaning: ‘Monumental’ Montreal Protocol Amendment to Aggressively Phasedown Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
December 16, 2014

3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid’s Class A Extinguishing Concentration Reduced to 3.3%

Testing has determined new Class A and Class C extinguishing concentrations for Novec 1230 fluid.

12/16/2014 ,Fire Suppression 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid’s Class A Extinguishing Concentration Reduced to 3.3%
September 21, 2017

U.S. Court Addresses EPA’s Authority to Regulate HFCs

Learn more about the Court’s ruling and how it will impact the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown.

09/21/2017 Fire Suppression ,Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing U.S. Court Addresses EPA’s Authority to Regulate HFCs
July 27, 2017

ECHA Sets 2020 Sunset Date for n-Propyl Bromide under REACH Annex XIV

N-propyl bromide (nPB) meet criteria for classification as toxic for reproduction (category 1B).

07/27/2017 Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing ECHA Sets 2020 Sunset Date for n-Propyl Bromide under REACH Annex XIV
February 03, 2015

Kidde Introduces High Pressure System using Novec 1230 Fluid

02/03/2015 Fire Suppression Kidde Introduces High Pressure System using Novec 1230 Fluid
April 22, 2015

Happy Earth Day to All: Commit to a More Sustainable World

04/22/2015 Fire Suppression Happy Earth Day to All: Commit to a More Sustainable World
March 24, 2015

Not all Clean Agents are Created Equal

03/24/2015 Fire Suppression Not all Clean Agents are Created Equal
April 28, 2015

Record Water Shortages Require Sustainable Solutions

04/28/2015 Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing Record Water Shortages Require Sustainable Solutions
May 19, 2015

Is Time Running Out for HFCs?

05/19/2015 Fire Suppression Is Time Running Out for HFCs?
June 15, 2015

Protecting Operations and Assets: Novec 1230 Fluid

06/15/2015 Fire Suppression Protecting Operations and Assets: Novec 1230 Fluid
August 18, 2015

The end is near for nPB in Europe and it’s time to act

08/18/2015 Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing The end is near for nPB in Europe and it’s time to act
September 01, 2015

No. 24 NASCAR Team and Jeff Gordon Drive to Greater Sustainability with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid

09/01/2015 Fire Suppression No. 24 NASCAR Team and Jeff Gordon Drive to Greater Sustainability with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
September 15, 2015

Downtime is Not an Option, U.S. Government Data Center Chooses Novec 1230 Fluid

09/15/2015 Fire Suppression Downtime is Not an Option, U.S. Government Data Center Chooses Novec 1230 Fluid
February 04, 2016

U.S. EPA Announces Procurement Recommendations for Federal Agencies

02/04/2016 Fire Suppression,Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing U.S. EPA Announces Procurement Recommendations for Federal Agencies
August 04, 2015

U.S. DoD, NASA and GSA Propose to Use HFC Alternatives Whenever Feasible

08/04/2015 Fire Suppression,Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing U.S. DoD, NASA and GSA Propose to Use HFC Alternatives Whenever Feasible
April 19, 2016

U.S. EPA Requests Advance Comments on FM-200™ and Other Potent Greenhouse Gases

04/19/2016 Fire Suppression U.S. EPA Requests Advance Comments on FM-200™ and Other Potent Greenhouse Gases
November 19, 2015

Montreal Protocol Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Amendment Expected for 2016

11/19/2015 Fire Suppression Montreal Protocol Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Amendment Expected for 2016
March 24, 2016

n-Propyl Bromide (nPB) Targeted for Worker Health Risks in Vapor Degreasing

03/24/2016 Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing n-Propyl Bromide (nPB) Targeted for Worker Health Risks in Vapor Degreasing
April 22, 2016

It’s Earth Day! Celebrating significant sustainability strives this year.

04/22/2016 Fire Suppression,Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing It’s Earth Day! Celebrating significant sustainability strives this year.
June 07, 2016

Novec 1230 Fluid Celebrates 15 Years of Trusted Performance, Safety & Sustainability at NFPA 2016

06/07/2016 Fire Suppression Novec 1230 Fluid Celebrates 15 Years of Trusted Performance, Safety & Sustainability at NFPA 2016
June 15, 2016

U.S. DoD, GSA and NASA issue a Final Rule; Use HFC Alternatives Whenever Feasible

06/15/2016 Fire Suppression,Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing U.S. DoD, GSA and NASA issue a Final Rule; Use HFC Alternatives Whenever Feasible
July 23, 2015

U.S. EPA Rules HFCs Unacceptable for Some Uses

07/23/2015 Fire Suppression U.S. EPA Rules HFCs Unacceptable for Some Uses
August 09, 2016

Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Global Phasedown Agreement Take Shape in Vienna

08/09/2016 Fire Suppression Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Global Phasedown Agreement Take Shape in Vienna
October 11, 2016

EPA Continues Assessing Merits of Taking Broader Action in Fire Suppression Sector

10/11/2016 Fire Suppression EPA Continues Assessing Merits of Taking Broader Action in Fire Suppression Sector
October 18, 2016

Companies Urge World Leaders to Adopt Ambitious Amendment to Phasedown HFCs

10/18/2016 Fire Suppression Companies Urge World Leaders to Adopt Ambitious Amendment to Phasedown HFCs
February 21, 2017

Kigali Amendment helps clarify the HFC phasedown under Montreal Protocol

02/21/2017 Fire Suppression Kigali Amendment helps clarify the HFC phasedown under Montreal Protocol
January 31, 2017

U.S. EPA Proposes Ban on Trichloroethylene (TCE) in Vapor Degreasing due to Worker Safety Concerns

01/31/2017 Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing U.S. EPA Proposes Ban on Trichloroethylene (TCE) in Vapor Degreasing due to Worker Safety Concerns
October 20, 2016

Fire Suppression: 'Monumental' Montreal Protocol Amendment to Aggressively Phasedown Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

10/20/2016 Fire Suppression Fire Suppression: 'Monumental' Montreal Protocol Amendment to Aggressively Phasedown Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
March 30, 2017

3M Novec 1230 fluid to be included in FM Global Data Sheet 1-53: Anechoic Chambers

Anechoic chambers absorb sound and electromagnetic waves and have unique fire suppression needs.

03/30/2017 ,Fire Suppression 3M Novec 1230 fluid to be included in FM Global Data Sheet 1-53: Anechoic Chambers
March 07, 2017

US DOJ backs EPA’s authority to regulate HFCs

The fate of the HFC phasedown under the new Administration was uncertain – until now. HFCs remain on the path of halon.

03/07/2017 Fire Suppression,Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing US DOJ backs EPA’s authority to regulate HFCs
April 22, 2017

Make Earth Day Count this Year!

Choosing sustainable instead of high GWP products can help protect our planet in unimaginable ways.

04/22/2017 Fire Suppression,Solvent Cleaning and Vapor Degreasing Make Earth Day Count this Year!
June 20, 2017

How does the U.S. Exit from Paris Agreement Affect the HFC Phasedown?

It doesn’t. The global HFC phasedown remains active under the Montreal Protocol.

06/20/2017 ,Fire Suppression How does the U.S. Exit from Paris Agreement Affect the HFC Phasedown?
July 11, 2017

9 Reasons Why 3M Novec 1230 Fluid Has No Equivalent

Any fire suppressant claiming to be equivalent to Novec 1230 is a misrepresentation. Here’s why.

07/11/2017 ,Fire Suppression 9 Reasons Why 3M Novec 1230 Fluid Has No Equivalent

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