Fuel Fire Division
PNS and PNS-F for Fuel Fires
PN Solutions company was founded with the invention of PNS Syrup by our founder, Dr. Robert V. Kasowski.
PNS Syrup is a clear, slightly sticky compound that can be used to extinguish Class B (fuel) fires. Of all eco-friendly fire extinguishing agents, PNS Syrup has the highest phosphorus nitrogen content which correlates with effectiveness. These phosphorus nitrogen compounds act as a fertilizer in the soil and there is no ammonia, making PNS Syrup an environmentally friendly choice.
PNS Syrup is an environmentally friendly alternative to AFFF. Currently, the US Government and other countries around the world are working to phase out Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) to fight fuel fires. AFFF consists of small chain, Teflon-like compounds (known as PFOA and PFOS) that form a barrier between flammable liquids and flames and effectively smother the flames much like a fire blanket. The environmental health problems with these compounds are well documented and are the source of numerous lawsuits in many countries. Even the most “environmentally friendly” foams, while better than the fluorinated compounds in AFFF, still contain toxic organic solvents.
We are the recipients of three prestigious government grants from the US Department of Defence (DoD) to develop PNS Syrup and PNS-F as replacements for AFFF foam across the military platform.
PNS Syrup effectively extinguishes Fuel Fires
We can reliably extinguish 28ft2 and 50ft2 fuel fires with PNS Syrup in less than 30 seconds with PNS Syrup. For this application, it is necessary for PNS Syrup to be applied as a fine mist by an inexpensive pressure washer operating at 3000PSI.
PNS-F is our latest product development. It combines the effectiveness of PNS Syrup with excellent foaming capability.
PNS Syrup, by itself, has limited burnback capability. For this reason, we have developed a family of related compounds, PNS-F, which are foams. Our efforts for the DoD are related to the development of these foaming compounds which have been demonstrated to have more than 10 minutes of burnback resistance on 28ft2 testing at NRL. This demonstrates the exceptional thermal stability which is a hallmark of the PNS family of compounds.