We are on the precipice of addressing a new fire class – Electric Vehicle Fires. Not only are these fires difficult to extinguish, EV fires are highly likely to reignite. Thermal runaway is a problem that will only get worse as the lithium-ion battery industry expands its global footprint.

We have learned that extinguishing EV fires after a thermal runaway requires fast and effective solutions that ensure rapid suppression. The batteries must also be overwhelmed to keep their temperature below the ignition point.

The current strategy for firefighters is to apply copious amounts of water to the battery pack and basically keep doing so until the temperature drops below ignition. This strategy is missing a key element that will allow for quicker extinguishment and assurance of no reignition.

AF-31 (EV) is a water-based solution that is capable of extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires and preventing reignition. AF-31 (EV) has been tested for and contains no ozone-depleting substances (ODS) or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In addition, this solution is Greenguard Gold Certified, ensuring the highest standard of health and safety for both humans and the environment.

With over 20 years of use, AF-31 (EV) is a trusted, revolutionary firefighting technology. It’s used around the world, including in Asia and Europe. AF-31 (EV) can both extinguish existing fires and prevent future fires, making it the ultimate solution for electric vehicle fires as well as other fires resulting from lithium-ion batteries.