Full Circle Lithium
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Technical
Why FCL-X?
Experience
- Leading technical team expertise with 100 years of combined lithium processing and firefighting experience
- Co-Inventor of Class D Copper Powder Extinguisher
- Co-Author of the NFPA Standard for Lithium
Design
- Specifically designed to neutralize the complex chemical reactions caused by fire
- Create an armor for the surface of material containing elemental lithium
- Mitigate the lithium oxidation reaction to limit hydrogen generation
- Stabilizes decomposing electrolytes forming hydrogen fluoride by forming non-hazardous salts
Safety & Sustainability
- A water-based suppressant solution
- Fast heat dissipation
- Non-hazardous fire extinguishing agent
- Minimal clean-up
- Recycling of residue from a lithium-ion battery fire at the FCL facility
How FCL-X Works
The main solvents present in battery electrolytes consist of alkyl carbonates, as well as lithium salts of phosphorus and fluorine. In the event of pressure relief, the flash point of the electrolyte is so low that the electrolyte vapor in the spray can ignite simply due to friction of the expanding gas through the explosion-proof relief valve. When heated, volatile toxic fluorine and phosphorus gases can be emitted from the electrolyte, along with carbon monoxide and methane.
FCL-X is a non-hazardous fire extinguishing agent.
FCL-X is a water-based proprietary solution that extinguishes and eliminates re-ignition of lithium-ion cells and/or batteries.
FCL-X requires minimal clean-up related to its use.
The Full Circle Lithium Facility in Georgia is able to recycle residue from the lithium-ion battery fire – offering a truly FULL CIRCLE SOLUTION.
How Full Circle's Extinguisher Works
The main solvents present in battery electrolytes consist of alkyl carbonates, as well as lithium salts of phosphorus and fluorine. In the event of pressure relief, the flash point of the electrolyte is so low that the electrolyte vapor in the spray can ignite simply due to friction of the expanding gas through the explosion-proof relief valve. When heated, volatile toxic fluorine and phosphorus gases can be emitted from the electrolyte, along with carbon monoxide and methane.
Testing Validation
Protocol developed to replicate current industry standards for lithium-ion battery propagation testing as well as fire suppression certification testing outlined in UL 9540A 4th edition and UL 711 8th edition.
Three separate tests focused on different scenarios and environments to ensure reliability and versatility.
EV Battery Stack Fire Test
- 57 kWh prismatic battery
- Burning at ~800°C or ~1500°F with full thermal runaway
- Time to extinguish: ~15 mins
- Used ~120 gallons of solution
- No re-ignition of the fire occurred
E-Scooter Battery Fire Test
- 1 kWh 18650 NMC battery
- Burning at ~650°C or ~1200°F with full thermal runaway
- Time to extinguish: ~4 secs
- Used ~0.33 gallons of solution
- No re-ignition of the fire occurred
Small Cylindrical Battery
Stack Fire Test
- Nineteen 1865 cylindrical lithium-ion batteries
- Burning at ~540°C or ~1000°F with full thermal runaway
- Used ~.13 gallons of solution
- Time to extinguish: ~4 secs
- No re-ignition of the fire occurred
Result
Quick & Environmentally Safe
Positive test results and feedback from firefighting professionals.
FCL-X agent was “orders of magnitude” faster in extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires, used considerably less agent, and limited the toxic smoke generated by these fires.
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FCL-X™ is FCL’s proprietary fire-extinguishing agent specifically designed for mitigating the risks of lithium-ion battery fires in various applications including commercial, industrial, transportation, residential settings, and for use by first responders.
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