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Bookmark or Share- Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Status and Alternatives: The Big ...Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) has been the industry standard for combatting liquid fuel fires and hazards for almost 50 years. AFFF is a water-based solution that contains a fluorinated, film forming surfactant [per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)] to seal the fuel surface during suppression/extinguishment.
- Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) - Consumer NoticeAqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is a fire suppressant used to fight flammable liquid fires. Toxic chemicals in AFFF may cause serious health problems.
- Understanding AFFF Exposure and VA Claims - benefitsAqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) is a firefighting foam that has been used extensively by the military and civilian firefighters for decades. However, there is growing evidence that exposure to AFFF can cause serious health effects.
- Firefighting foam - WikipediaAqueous film forming foams (AFFF) are water-based and frequently contain hydrocarbon-based surfactants such as sodium alkyl sulfate, and fluorosurfactants, such as fluorotelomers, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), or perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS).
- AFFF in the Military | Veterans GuideCommonly known as AFFF, aqueous film-forming foam is widely used because it can quickly put out burning jet fuel and other fast-burning chemical fires. The U.S. military has used AFFF for over 50 years to handle fires and spills involving flammable liquids for which water is ineffective.
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