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Lithium-ion Battery Fire Extinguishers

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Lithium-ion Battery Fire Extinguishers

Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers

Lithium-ion batteries are used heavily in the modern world, powering many common products. Although not a common occurrence, they could present a difficult challenge if they explode or catch fire. Our range of innovative extinguishers suitable for lithium-ion battery fires becomes a safe and incredibly effective option.

Lithium-ion batteries typically only present a risk when they take an impact, are overcharged, get damaged, or are exposed to heat extremes. This causes thermal runaway which is a self-heating state that becomes out of control. This causes danger to life or extensive damage to surroundings, as this state is explosive and scorching.

The chemical reaction then produces a flammable gas which could potentially cause the device to burst into flames. No traditional fire extinguisher options, including powder, can put this out.

A Lithium Battery Fire Extinguisher ensures you are kept safe from fires caused by faulty or overheated batteries. With problems like the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery failure in 2017, the world needed a good fire suppression solution. Lithium-ion batteries are more popular than ever, so extinguisher innovation has become crucial to maintain fire safety.

You can find these types of batteries in common household items, this includes laptops, phones, drones, mobility scooters, and toys. They also power tools, boats, yachts, and electric vehicles, panels for the storage of solar power, and in the aviation industry.

How Do Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers Work?

Our Lith-Ex fire extinguishers use AVD (Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion) – a non-toxic and revolutionary extinguishing agent - which is deployed as a mist. When sprayed over the battery, it then creates a film over the surface which instantly dries to cool down the flames. This solution prevents reignition and creates an oxygen barrier so that the fire burns itself out.

Other solutions, like Firexo and LFX fire extinguishers, use an extinguishing agent that absorbs heat from the battery. This method removes one of the three essential elements for a fire (oxygen, heat, and fuel). This also disrupts the chain reaction in thermal runaway, preventing other cells from overheating.

Fire Ratings for Lithium Battery Fires

Currently, there is no official fire class designed for lithium-ion batteries. This is because the fire industry is sometimes a little slow to catch up. This means these fire extinguishers don't feature the British Kitemark, fire rating, or BS EN3 approval.

Rest assured, these fire extinguishers are still manufactured in accordance with BS EN3 requirements. Furthermore, these units have undergone extensive testing, and are also CE Marked. Manufacturers can also use fire tests to show that their lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers work as promised.

Available in sizes 500ml up to 9 litres, you can benefit from adequate protection for your solar panel batteries, mobile phone, and everything in between.

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