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The Shift to Modern Clean Agents: Designing Fire Protection That’s Future-Proof

Setting a New Standard for Fire Protection

As industries evolve, so must the systems that protect them. Clean-agent fire suppression has entered a new era, one that balances performance, safety, and environmental responsibility.

SF 1230™ Fire Protection Fluid from Standard Fluids embodies that balance. Based on the FK-5-1-12 molecule, it is a UL-recognized 1:1 replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid and the leading sustainable fire protection agent available today.

Why the Industry Moved Beyond Legacy Chemistries

For decades, halocarbon agents provided effective fire suppression but carried environmental drawbacks—high global warming potential (GWP) and long atmospheric lifetimes.

SF 1230 fluid changes that paradigm with:

  • Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
  • Global Warming Potential < 1
  • Atmospheric lifetime of just 5 days

The result is a clean agent that extinguishes fires quickly, safely, and sustainably.

Compliance You Can Count On

Every batch of SF 1230 fluid is tested and validated in the USA under:

  • NFPA 2001
  • ISO 9001

Testing includes purity, acidity, water content, and non-volatile residues. The outcome: a fluid that meets or exceeds every international standard for safety and performance.

Sustainable Performance by Design

Unlike older halocarbons that persist in soil and water, SF 1230 fluid partitions to the atmosphere, where it naturally breaks down in days. It’s electrically non-conductive, residue-free, and ideal for use in:

  • Data centers
  • Electrical substations
  • Museums and archives
  • Healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Telecommunications
  • Motorsports
  • Transportation and Maritime
  • Battery Systems

Preparing for Tomorrow’s Standards—Today

With global transitions away from legacy PFAS and supplier exits creating uncertainty, Standard Fluids offers continuity, credibility, and confidence. Our team, comprising the experts who helped pioneer the Novec™ and Fluorinert™ families, continues that legacy with verified quality, sustainable chemistry, and proven results.

Learn more about SF 1230™ Fire Protection Fluid 

Is SF 1230 a direct replacement for Novec 1230?

Yes. SF 1230 is a UL-recognized, 1:1 functional replacement for Novec 1230 with equivalent fire suppression performance and the same FK-5-1-12 chemistry.

Is SF 1230 environmentally friendly?

SF 1230 has zero ozone depletion potential and a global warming potential of approximately 1, making it one of the most sustainable clean agents available.