Storage and Handling
SKUM NFF 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate should be stored in the original supplied package (HDPE totes, drums, or pails) or in the recommended foam system equipment as outlined in Johnson Controls Technical Bulletin Storage of Foam Concentrates. The concentrate should be maintained within the recommended operational temperature range. Freezing of the product should be avoided.
Factors Affecting Long-Term Effectiveness
- Temperature exposure and cycling
- Storage container characteristics
- Air exposure
- Evaporation
- Dilution
- Contamination
The effective life of SKUM NFF 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate can be maximized through optimal storage conditions and proper handling. SKUM foam concentrates have demonstrated effective firefighting performance with contents stored in the original package under proper conditions for more than 10 years.
This product should not be mixed with other types of foam concentrates or other manufacturers’ foam concentrates under any circumstances. The use of multiple, separately applied finished foam products for incident response is appropriate.