General Industry Term

AFFF

Definition

Aqueous Film Forming Foam

afff means aqueous film forming foam. A detergent based foam for fighting fires. AFF is substantially more effective than most other foams. Unlike other foams it can be laid directly over a liquid surface fire where it…

A detergent based foam for fighting fires. AFF is substantially more effective than most other foams. Unlike other foams it can be laid directly over a liquid surface fire where it forms a thin film seal over the surface which, when broken seals back on itself. Unlike chemical and protein foams AFFF has an indefinite shelf life.

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