FAQ - Frequently asked questions

In most cases, these are water-based products with various additives. Bavaria's Water Glue is a gel that adheres excellently to surfaces and also ensures that the areas treated with the gel cannot ignite. The systems from Gloria and Neuruppin are water with an extinguishing agent additive (Imprex-C or F500-EA) that changes the properties of the water. These additives change the surface tension of the water, improve the penetration depth, and ensure a better cooling effect of the water. LithiumX from Bavaria is an aqueous dispersion in which natural silicon crystals are kept in suspension in an aqueous solution. When sprayed onto the burning material, the water evaporates and the microscopic silicon flakes swell and merge to form an impermeable barrier layer. This isolates the fire and immediately reduces the thermal radiation above the barrier layer to below 100°C. An alternative name for these systems on the market is “AVD.” PyroBubbles: PyroBubbles are small glass beads. In the event of a fire, the granules melt and form a closed, thermally insulating layer around the source of the fire, thereby depriving it of oxygen. Combustible reaction gases are reduced thanks to the pores in the spheres. The high specific heat capacity absorbs thermal energy and the temperature is reduced thanks to the cooling effect. Furthermore, combustible material is shielded by the low thermal conductivity. Please note: Active firefighting with PyroBubbles requires a specific fire protection concept.