1、a71a13.“a71-,/a71INCH-POUND IivfIL-F-24385F I7 January ”1992SUPERSEDINGMI L-F-0024385 E(SH)30 November 1990MI L-F-24385D260ctober 1989MILITARY SPECIFICATIONFIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT, AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM (AFFF)LIQUID CONCENTRATE FOR FRESH AND SEA WATERThis specification is approved or use by all
2、 departments and agencies of theDepartment of Defense.L SCOPE1.1 Scope. This specification covers Lhe requirements for aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)liquid concentrate fire extinguishing agents consisting of fluorocarbon surfactants and othercompounds, as required, to conform to this specification
3、. At the time of use they shall be dilutedwith fresh or sea water to form a fire-extinguishing solution. Certain proportioning equipment mayproduce AFFF solutions of extreme concentrations; requirements for such concentrations arespecified herein.1.2 Classification. Concentrates shall be of the foll
4、owing types, as specified (see 6.2):Type 3 To be used as three parls concentrate to ninety-seven parts water by volumesolutionType 6 To be used as six parts concentrate to ninety-four parts water by volume solution./-/Beneficial mmmenrs (recnnrmendatiorrs,additions, deletions) and any pertinent data
5、 which may bc of usc in improvingthis document should be addressd o Commander, Naval Sea SPtorrs Command, SEA 5523, Deparrmcnl of theNay, Wastriaglm, DC 20362-5101 by using lhe self-addressedStandmdmtion Documem Improvement Propaal (DDForm t426) appearing at the end of this dceument or by letter.AMS
6、C NIA FSC 4210DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MI L-F-24W.5F2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENrSI -. .”.- . . . . . . . . .LL. 1 specnicmlons ona standards. 1 Ire Ioll
7、owmg specmca(ions, and slandards orm a parl ofthis document to the exlent specified herein. Unless olhmwise specified, the issues of thesedocuments are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications andStandards (DODISS) and supplement lhereto, cited in the solicitati
8、on (see 6.2).SPECIFfCATIONSFEDERALNN-P-71O-D-1407PPP-C-1337QQ-S-781RR-S-%6IT-E-489MILITARYMIL-I-17214STANDARDS1FEDERALFED-STD-595MILITARYMIL-STD- 129MIL-STD-130MIL-STD-147MIL-STD-731IPallets, Material Handling, Wood, Slringcr Construction, 2-Way and4-Way (Partial)Dry Chemical, Fire Extinguishing, Po
9、tassium BicarbonateContainers, Metal, With Polyehylenc InsertTerminal; Wire Rope Swaying Military StandardSieve, TestEnamel, Alkyd, Gloss, Low VOC ContenIndicator, Permcabilit Low-Mu (GO-NO-GO)Colors Used in Government ProcuremcrrtMarking for Shipment and StorageIdentification Marking 0 U.S. Militar
10、y PropertyPalletizcd Unit LoadsQuality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards and handbooks2 IL. .Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-F-24385Fare
11、 available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 7MI Robbins Avenue,Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)2.1.2 Other Government publications. The following other Government publications form a partof this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the is-suesa
12、re those citedin the solicitation.PUBLICATIONSDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATfONCode of Federal Regulations, Thle 49.(Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. GovernmentPrirding Oflice, Washington, DC 20402.)MILITARYDAVID W. TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOP
13、MENT CENTER(DTNSRDC)a71 Standard Marine Bioassay Procedure for Shipboard Chemicals.(Application for copies should be addressed to Commander, David W. Taylor Naval Ship Researchand Development Center, (Code 2865), Annapolis, MD 21402.)2.2 Non-Government prsblicutions. The following documents form a p
14、art of this document tothe extent ssrecified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DODadopted are”those listed in the issue of DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified,the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS are tbe issues of the docum
15、ents cited in thesolicitation (see 6.2).AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)D96 Standard Tesl Methods for Water and Sediment ina71Crude Oils (DoD adopted)D439 Standard Specification for Automotive Gasoline(DoD adopted)D445 Standard Test Method for Kinema!ic Viscosity of Transparent andO
16、paque Liquids (and (he Calculation of Dynamic Viscnsity) (DoDadopted)D1141 Standard Specification for Substitute Ocean WaterD1331 Standard Test Melhods for Surface and Interracial3IProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-F-24385FTension o
17、f Solutions of Surface-Active AgentaD1821 Standard Test Method for InorganicChlorides in AskarelsE527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys(UNS)E729 Standard Practice for Clmrducdng Acute Toxicity Tests with Fish,Macroinvertebrales and Amphibians(Application for copies should be addresse
18、d to (be American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.)AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION .I Standard Methods for tbe Examination of Water and Waste Water(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Public Health Association, 1015 15tbStreet NW,
19、 Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005.)NATIONAL FIRE PROTIXXTON ASSOCIATION (NFPA)NFPA No. 412 Evaluating Foam Fire Fighting Equipment on Aircraft Rescue and FireFighting Vehicles a71(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Fire Protection Association,Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massach
20、usetts 02269.)UNIFORM CLASSIFICATfON COMMITTEE, AGENTUniform Freight Classification Ratings, Ruk.s, and Regulations(Application for copies should be addressed to the Uniform Classification Committee Agent, TariffPublication Officer, Room 1106, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL rXttW6.)(Non-Gove
21、rnment standards and other publications are normally available from the organizations thatprepare or distribute the documents. These documents also maybe available in or through librariesor other informational services.)23 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this docu
22、ment and thereferences cited berein (except for related associated detail specifications, specification sheets, or MSstandards), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however,supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption bas been obtained.4Pro
23、vided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-F-24385FI1“3. REQUIREMENTS3.1 Qrscdificatiosr. Liquid concentrate fire extinguishing agents furnished under this specificationshall be products which are qualified for listing on the applicable Qualiti
24、ed Products List at tbe timeset for opening of bids (see 4.3 and 6.4).3.2 Materials. Concentrates shall consist of fluorocarbon surfactants plus other compounds asrequired to conform to the requirements specified hereinatler. The material shall have no adverseeffect on the health of personnel when u
25、sed for its intended purpose.3.3 Concentrate chtrmcteristics. Concentrates shall conform to the chemical and physicalrequirements shown in table I.3.3.1 Film fnrmntion nnd sealability. The foam produced film shall spread over the fuel surfaceand seal off vapor production to prevent substained igniti
26、on (see 4.7.6).3.3.2 Stability. The concentrate (Type 3 or Type 6) and a 3 percent premix solution of Type3 or a 6 percent premis solution of Type 6 as applicable shall conform to the following requirementsafter 10 days storage at 65 Celsius CC) 2.0 “C (see 4.7.10):a. Spreading coefficient: (See tab
27、le 1)b. Formability (See table I)c. Film formation and sealability As specified in 3.3.1d. Fire performance, 2S square feet (ft2) fire, 1.5 and 3 percent of Type 3 and 3 and 6 percentof Type 6 fresh and sea water solutions: As specified in 3.4e. Stratification: No visible evidence following test (se
28、e 4.7.14)f. Precipitation: 0.05 percent by volume (see 4.7.15).333 Compatibility. The concentrates of one manufacturer shall be compatible in all proportionswith concentrate furnished by other manufacturers listed on the quaIiIied products list. The materialshall afso be compatible with materials in
29、 inventory which were acquired under previous issues of thisspecification and known to be still in use in significant quantities. Information regarding tbc.sematerials may be obtained from NAVSEA. The concentrate shall conform to the followingrequirements after 10 days storage at 65 “C * 2.0 “C (see
30、 4.7.11):Io5Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-F-24385FIa. Formability (See table 1)b. Film formation and sealability As specified in 3.3.1c. Fire performance 23 ftz, 3 percent of Type 3 and 6 percent of Type 6 fresh and sea watersol
31、ution: As specified in 3.4d. Stratification: No visible evidence following test (see 4.7.14)e. Precipitation: 0.05 pcrccr-h by volume (SCC4.7.15).TABLE I. Chemical rrnd nhvsicol requirements for concentrates or solutions . .valuesRequirement Applicable TeslTyfx 3 Type 6 publication paragraphRefracti
32、ve index, minimum 1.3630 1.3ss0 4.7. IViscmily, cemistokes ASTM D445-74 4.7.2Minimum m 5 “C 20 10Minimumat 2SC 2 2Hydrogenionconcentration (PI) 7.0to 8,5 7.0108.5 4.7,3Spreading coefticiem, minimum 3 3 4.7.4FormabilityFoam expansion, minimum 5.0 S.o NFTA STD 412 4.7.5Faam 25% drainage time, minums,
33、minimum 2.5 2.5 NFPA STD 412 4.7.5Corrosion ramGeneralCold rolled, low cmkm SICCI(UNS G 101OO),milti intyr, maximum I .5 1.5 ASTM E527 4.7.7Copfxr.nickel (90-10) (UNS C70600),mini injyr, maximum I .0 1.0 ASTM S?S27 4.7.7N,ckelppcr (70-30) (UNS N04400),mini inlyr, maximum I .0 I .0 ASTM E-527 4.7,7Br
34、onze (UNS C90500), milligrams, maximum 100 100 ASTM ES27 4.7,7Loratiied, mrmsion-msismm (CRES) sled,(UNS S304fXJ) No pits No pim 4.7.7Total halide-s,p/m, maximum son 210 ASTM D1821 4.7.8Dry chemical mmpmibility, bum.txmk,resistance time, seconds, minimum 360 360 4.7.9Environmental impac:Tmxicity, LC
35、50 m#L, minimum SW moo 4.1.12.1COD, mg/L, maximum 1000K 500K 4.7.12.220 minimum .65 .65COD4,7.123, 6 a71Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-IIIIIa71a15a71IIMIL-F-24385F3.3.4 Total fluorine content. The total fluorine content of the AFFF s
36、hall be determined andshall not deviate more than 15 percent of the value determined and reported at time ofqualification report (see 4.7.16.1).3.4 Fire perfnrrrmrce. The foam shall conform to the fire performance requirements shownin table II.-b . . . .,. w,Jur#r,*-AFFF snlutions, percent1.5% of TY
37、PC 3 3% of TyPC 3 15% of TyfE 33% of Tyfx 6 6% of Type 6 30% of 6(Fresh and sea) (Fresh and sea) (s03)38 Jii i (see 4.7.13.1):Fnam application time to extingukh,secmnds,maximum 45 30 55Bumhack time of resulting foam cover,seconds, minimum 300 360 20050 f2 Jii (see4.Z 13.2):Fusm applirmion time to ex
38、tinguish,seconds,maximum 50(Sea only)Burnhack time of resulting fcam cover,rcomds, minimum 3m40-scmnd summation, minimum 320L3.5 Marking.- . ,., , ,. . . . . . “ ” . . . . . . .,3.s.1 luermttcaton marKme snail ne m accoromrce wm Ml L-s 1U-1.w. m aaamors. tne.marking on the containers (see 5.3) shall
39、 be in while characters against a green background forType 3, a blue background for the Type 6.3.5.2 Two identical markings conforming to figures 1 and 2 shall be applied to containers sothat the markings are located diametrically opposite. The markings shall be applied on thecontainers in such a ma
40、nner that water immersion contact with the contents of the containers, ornormal handling will not impair the legibility of the marking. Paper labels shall not be used.I7Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-F-24385F4. QUAf-lTV ASSURANCE
41、 PROVISIONS4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contractoris rcspoosihle for the performance of ail inspection requirements as specified herein. Except asotherwise specilicd in the contract, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suilable
42、for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by (beGovernment. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections SCLforth inthe specification where such inspections arc deemed nccessacy to ensure supplies and servicesconform to prescribed
43、requirements.4.2 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classifiedas followsa. Qualification inspection (see 4.3)b. Quality conformance inspection (see 4.5)(1) Examination of filled containers(2) Quality conformance inspection.4.3 Qualification inspection. Qu
44、aliticaiion inspection shall be conducted al a laboratorysatisfactory to (he Naval Sea Systems Command. Qualification inspection shall consist of theinspections and Ies(s shown in table 111. a718IIIProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-IIII
45、TABLE III. L,Examination or 1ssRefractive indexViityPH vatueSpreading cmlTcienlFoamabitityFilm formalion and seatabildyGeneral corrosionLmaliid mrrce.ionTotal halidesFluorine mntemDry chemical mmpatibilityStabilityCompatibilityEnvironmental impact2E ftz tire 1ss150 ft2 fire =1Examination of filled m
46、maincrsTorque to remave CaP1MIL-F-24385Fli/ication and qualisy con.ReferentsRequirement3.33.33.3333.33.3, I3.33.33.33.3.43.33.3.23.3.33.33.4?4S.1.l.l.l(qmtgmphTest4.7.14.7.24.7.34.7.44.7.54.1.64.7.74.7.74.7,84.7.164.7.94.7.104.7.114.7.124.7.134.7,134,64,7.17.2nance inspections.Qualificationxxxxxxxxx
47、xxxxxxxxQuatitymnforraanrexxxxxxxxxxxlTorque et,0 rformcd a minimum of 48 hours after initial clure.4.3.1 Samples for quttlifkrtion inspection. One hundred gallons of Type 3 and 200gallons of Type 6 are required for the qualification inspection.4.4 Sampling for quality conformance inspection.4.4.1 I
48、nspecting lot. A lot shall consist of all foam manufactured as one unchangedprocess batch and transferred from one mixing tank to the shipping container.4.4.2 Sampling for examimrtinn nf filled cnntitiners. ,% a minimum, the contractor shallrandomly select a sample quantity from each lot of filled c
49、ontainers in accordance with TableIV and examine them in accordance with 4.6, 5.1.1.1, and 5.1.1.2. The sample size depends onlot size. if one or more defects are found in any sample, the entire lot shall be rejected. Thecontractor has the option of screening 100 percent of the rejected lot for the defectivecharacteristics, or providing a new lot, which shall be examined in accordan
