{"id":1923,"date":"2020-11-15T22:54:24","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T01:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambipar.com\/latam\/?page_id=1923"},"modified":"2021-01-05T20:32:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T23:32:29","slug":"foam-lge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ambipar.com\/latam\/en\/ambipar-response\/equipamentos-de-combate-a-incendios\/foam-lge\/","title":{"rendered":"Foam (LGE)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The foam generating liquid (LGE) is a synthetic foam concentrate that acts as a kind of detergent to fight class A and B fires, especially in hydrocarbons and polar solvents. Non-toxic, biodegradable, resistant to high temperatures and with a long useful life, it has low density and expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the advantages of LGE and that makes it indispensable in combating certain types of fires is that it acts effectively on the surface of the ignited liquid, creating a protective barrier and preventing heated gases from dissipating. Mixed with fresh or brackish water, LGE can be used in equipment with or without air intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of foam generating liquid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All types of LGE must be approved by ABNT, which certifies their correct functioning and the preservation of the health of people who deal with this substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to find LGEs in dosages of 1, 3 or 6%, which are indicated according to the application. Some are specific for fighting class B fires, while others for polar solvents, hydrocarbons or class A fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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