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DRIPPING FOAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Extinguishing Agents
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A low expansion foam type with some bubble structure and moderate drain time, exhibiting properties of both wet and dry foam types, which is used for [forest fire] extinguishment, protection, and mopup.

OBS

"Dripping" Foam - Characteristics: The bubbles of "dripping" foams are mostly spherical. There is less separation of bubbles by the solution than wet foam. Some of the bubbles walls may be touching. Dripping foams have medium to fast drainage rates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents extincteurs
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Mousse extinctrice à faible foisonnement composée de bulles et possédant un taux de drainage moyen, dotée de caractéristiques propres aux mousses mouillées et sèches et utilisée pour combattre et éteindre les feux de forêt.

Spanish

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