4 July 2024
Zenova Group
Plc
("Zenova" or the
"Company")
Zenova FX
fluid is forever chemical, PFOA / PFOS / PFAS certified
compliant
Zenova Group PLC the innovative fire
suppression and interdiction solutions company, is pleased to
announce that Zenova FX fluid and its components have recently been
independently tested by external laboratories and that the Zenova
FX range of extinguishers conforms to all current regulations and
planned EU regulations regarding PFOA, PFOS and PFAS.
PFOA Regulation
EU 2017/1000 restricts the
production, use and emission of PFOA (C8). Under this legislation
the maximum levels are set as
· PFOA
25 ppb (parts per billion)
· PFOA
1000 ppb
Foam concentrates may be used for
firefighting with the following time limits:
· Up
until 31st December 2022 when containment is not possible,
and
· Up
until 3rd July 2025 when containment is possible.
Zenova FX fluid PFOA and PFOS
compliance
The Zenova FX fluid test results
using the EP231X standard targeted testing show that PFOA and PFOS
are reported less than the LOR (Limit of Reporting) 0.02mg/kg,
equivalent to less than 20ppb.
The Zenova FX extinguisher range is
fully compliant with PFOA and PFOS regulations and are legal to use
even after the 3rd July 2025.
The Zenova FX fluid test results
using the EP231X standard targeted testing show that PFOA are
reported less than the LOR (Limit of Reporting) 0.02mg/kg,
equivalent to less than 20ppb.
PFAS Regulation
European Chemicals agency (ECHA) has
submitted a proposal calling for a maximum of 1ppm (parts per
million) of currently regulated PFAS for fire extinguishing
liquids. This proposal is still under discussion and is expected to
be finalized and approved in 2025.
Zenova FX fluid PFAS
compliance
The Zenova FX fluid test results
using the EP231P targeted test methods show that the trace elements
of regulated PFAS are at 0.007mg/kg or 7ppb (parts per
billion).
The 7ppb PFAS elements in the Zenova
FX fluid are far below the proposed maximum limits of 1ppm for
restriction of PFAS being considered by the ECHA.
Zenova FX extinguisher range are
fully compliant with the proposed ECHA legislations and are legal
to use even after this legislation is passed.
Thomas Melchior, CEO of Zenova Group, commented, "These independent laboratory tests confirm
that the Zenova FX fluid in all of our extinguisher range is not
only one of the most effective extinguishing agents but also one of
the environmentally cleanest and fully compliant with existing and
even with planned future EU legislation."
For further information please
contact:
Zenova Group PLC
Thomas Melchior, Chief Executive
Officer
Via Orana Corporate LLP:
Fiona Rodford,
Chair
Anthony Eastman
Tel: +44 20 3475 6834
SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (Nominated
Adviser)
Matt Davis / Adam
Dawes
Tel: +44 20 3368 3550
Peterhouse Capital Limited (Broker)
Charles Goodfellow / Rose
Greensmith
Tel: +44 207 469 0930
About Zenova Group PLC
The Group, through Zenova Ltd, is
the holder of intellectual property that underpins a suite of fire
safety and temperature management products and technology. The
product range is applicable to industrial, commercial, and
residential markets. The Group's products include fire retardant
paints, insulating paints and render, fire extinguishing fluid and
fire extinguishers. Through innovative development, and a refined
formulation and development process, Zenova provides industry
leading solutions across a range of fire protection and temperature
management problems, comprising:
Zenova FP, fire protection
paint
A water based, fire protection paint
(also known as a 'thermofoaming' or 'intumescent' paint), which can
be used on any surface and colour matched to any colour. When
exposed to heat or flames, the paint expands and creates a solid
foam-like crust which will not burn and insulates the surface it is
painted on. This prevents surfaces from catching fire and stops
fire spreading. It has been tested by global fire industry
experts and complies with UK building regulations and the latest UK
and European fire safety standards.
Zenova IP, thermal insulation
paint
A thermal insulation paint embeds
the most modern insulating technology in a thermos-like ultra-thin
layer. It saves energy by increasing the thermal
insulation level in commercial and residential
buildings. Solar heat can increase the temperature within a
building by 75% to 90%. Zenova IP has been independently tested and
validated to deflect, absorb and dissipate up to 75% of this
heat, thereby reducing the inside temperature by up to 45%.
Suitable for both exterior and interior, on any type of
surface
Zenova IR, thermal insulation
render
Zenova IR is a ready mixed
insulation render that can be applied to internal and external
walls in commercial and residential buildings to provide immediate
insulation benefits and can be colour matched to any
colour.
Zenova FX, fire
extinguishers
A fire extinguisher like no other.
It puts out class A, B, F and electrical fires fully tested against
European EN3 as well as British standards. Available in 6 and 9
litre sizes.
Zenova FX500, aerosol fire
extinguisher
The Zenova FX500 is a
high-performance handheld fire extinguisher that is tested by
independent experts and adheres to the highest industry
standards. Safe for use on any type of fire the Zenova
FX500 reduces the risk of reignition. The Zenova FX 500 is quick,
easy and safe to operated and has been tested to BS6165
standard.
Zenova WB, wildfire
barrier
A wildfire barrier fluid (applied
via spray wands or aerial drops), which provides a virtual barrier
where fire simply will not burn. Repeated tests on a variety of
extremely dry wildfire fuels (grasses, hays, brush) demonstrates
the incredible fire resistance Zenova WB provides, while remaining
viable after application for30+ days in dry conditions.
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