All foam, wet chemical and water additive fire extinguishers supplied by Express Fire (TITAN BK and TITAN CORE ranges) comply with all current EU Regulations and Directives including the updated EU restrictions relating to the use of PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) and PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid). 

Our foam, wet chemical and water additive extinguishers do not contain PFOS, PFOA or PFHxS (known as POPS: persistent organic Pollutants). 

The proposed EU restrictions that would ban PFAS in firefighting foam (this includes all ‘wet’ fire extinguishers that contain PFAS including foam, water additive and wet chemical) for use in fire extinguishers is yet to be published but the current information from the EU council of ministers is that any ban on PFAS (c6 foams) is unlikely to come before the spring of 2026 and then there will be a 5-year transition period for portable fire extinguishers. 

Sales of ‘standard’ foam, water additive and wet chemical fire extinguishers will continue as these products remain fully compliant at the present time. 

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Alternative product availability:

In most scenarios such as commercial offices, warehouses etc. (in line with the fire risk assessment) cover is required for Class A and Class B fire risks therefore it is acceptable to offer a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher (to protect against Class B electrical risks) and a water fire extinguisher (to cover Class A fire risks).  Many water fire extinguishers now offer equivalent A ratings when compared with foam fire extinguishers and would be suitable replacements when existing foam extinguishers are due a discharge test, 

The following plain water products (fluorine-free and eco-friendly) are recommended to provide cover against Class A fire risks: TITANCOREW6 6ltr plain water 13A KM, UKCA/CE 

TITANCOREW9 9ltr plain water 21A KM, UKCA/CE 

Future fluorine-free products: 

A range of fluorine-free extinguishers with no PFAS content have been developed and fluorine-free foam and fluorine-free water additive fire extinguishers will be available in early 2025. 

Fluorine-free foam wheeled trolley units will be available in late 2024/early 2025. 

Fluorine-free high performance plain water extinguishers (6ltr and 9ltr) will also be available in early 2025. 

We will also have a range of fluorine-free chrome fire extinguishers in late 2024/early 2025. 

High performance fluorine-free water additive fire extinguishers will be available in later 2024.

Information on all new fluorine-free, eco-friendly products will be communicated to customers in due course. 

When viewing our website or our products brochure look for the following logo which highlights fire extinguishers that are fluorine-free and eco-friendly: 

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Further guidance: 

The FIA (Fire Industry Association) has published the following briefing note (September 2024): 

FIA-Guidance-PFAS-in-Firefighting-foams-Restirctions-Update-September-2024 (2).pdf

Should you require any further information then please contact your Express Fire Sales Representative who will be pleased to help you further

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