Lithium-ion Fire Extinguishing Agent

How It Works

Lithium-ion battery fires are complex and dangerous. They involve intense heat, toxic gas release, and the risk of reignition—even after the flames are out. FCL-X is designed to stop these fires at the source by addressing the unique chemical reactions happening inside the battery.

Here’s how it works:

• Penetrates the Battery During Thermal Runaway
  FCL-X soaks into the battery structure, reaching deep into cells that are undergoing thermal runaway. This direct contact helps interrupt the chain reaction before it spreads to other cells in the battery pack.

• Rapidly Cools the Fire and Lowers Surface Temperature
  As a water-based agent, FCL-X cools the fire quickly, reducing the heat energy driving the reaction. Lower temperatures slow down chemical reactions, contain the spread, and give responders control.

• Neutralizes Harmful Chemicals Like Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)
  Lithium-ion fires release toxic gases—including hydrogen fluoride, one of the most dangerous byproducts of battery fires. FCL-X chemically reacts with these gases to form non-hazardous salts, reducing the danger to people on scene.

• Buffers Lithium Oxidation and Suppresses Hydrogen Generation
  FCL-X interrupts the lithium oxidation process that fuels the fire and generates flammable hydrogen gas. By slowing this process, it limits the risk of gas buildup and secondary explosions.

• Prevents Reignition and Flashovers
  Even after the flames are out, a battery can reignite minutes—or even hours—later. FCL-X creates a protective barrier that helps stabilize the battery and prevent dangerous flare-ups.