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NOVEC 1230 in Action

NOVEC 1230 is a fire suppression agent manufactured by 3M. It is primarily used in a fire suppression setting, where it is installed in a fire suppression system and used in place of water.

We've posted this video so you can see NOVEC 1230 in action, as it is tested on a fire in a controlled environment. The fire-smothering ability of the NOVEC 1230 agent can definitely be seen here.


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