DATA SHEET

ANSULITE® A336 USCG

3%x3% AR-AFFF
Concentrate

Description
ANSULITE® A336 USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF (Alcohol Resistant
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) Concentrate combines fluoro- and
hydrocarbon-surfactant technologies to provide superior fire and
vapor suppression for Class B, polar solvent and hydrocarbon
fuel fires. This synthetic foam concentrate is intended for
firefighting applications at 3% solution on hydrocarbon fuels
and at 3% solution on polar solvent fuels in fresh, salt, or hard
water.
ANSULITE A336 USCG foam solution utilizes three suppression
mechanisms intended for rapid fire knockdown and superior
burnback resistance:
n The foam blanket blocks oxygen supply to the fuel.
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n Liquid drains from the foam blanket and forms either:
– An aqueous film on a hydrocarbon fire, or Approvals, Listings, and Standards
– A polymeric membrane on a polar solvent fire which
ANSULITE A336 USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF Concentrate is designed
suppresses the vapor and seals the fuel surface.
in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
n The water content of the foam solution produces a cooling Standard 11 for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam. The
effect for additional fire suppression. concentrate is approved, listed, qualified under, or meets the
requirements of the following specifications and standards:
TYPICAL PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AT 77 °F (25 °C) n Marine, Foam Liquid Concentrates
Appearance Viscous red liquid
– UL Standard 162, Foam Liquid Concentrates
Density 1.03 + 0.2 g/ml
– NFPA 11 Annex F, 2016 Edition
pH 7.0 - 8.0
Refractive Index 1.3520 minimum n ULC S564, Category 2 Foam Liquid Concentrate

Viscosity* 1700 + 500 cPs n USCG Approved

Spreading Coefficient 3 dynes/cm minimum at 3% dilution
Pour Point 28 °F (-2 °C)
Freeze Point 27 °F (-3 °C)
*Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, 60 rpm

ANSULITE A336 USCG Concentrate is a non-Newtonian fluid

that is both pseudoplastic and thixotropic; therefore, dynamic
viscosity will decrease as shear increases.
Application
ANSULITE A336 USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF Concentrate is intended
ANSULITE A336 USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF Concentrate formulation for use on both types of Class B fires: hydrocarbon fuels with
contains short-chain, C6 fluorochemicals manufactured using a low water solubility, such as crude oils, gasolines, diesel fuels,
telomer-based process that does not produces PFOS. and aviation fuels; and polar solvent fuels with appreciable
water solubility, such as methyl and ethyl alcohol, acetone, and
methyl ethyl ketone. It may also be used in conjunction with
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PO Box 1003 ANSULITE A336 USCG Concentrate can be ideal for fixed, semi-
Blackwood, NJ 08012 fixed, and emergency response firefighting applications such as:
Ph: (866) 326-5412 toll-free n Docks and on-board marine systems
Fax: (856) 553-6154 n Fuel or chemical storage tanks
esupport@safetyemporium.com n Truck/rail loading and unloading facilities
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n Flammable liquid containment areas

n Mobile equipment

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Foaming Properties Storage and Handling
ANSULITE A336 USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF Concentrate may be ANSULITE A336 USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF Concentrate should be
effectively applied using most conventional foam discharge stored in the original supplied package (HDPE totes, drums,
equipment at the correct dilution with fresh, salt, or hard water. or pails) or in the recommended foam system equipment as
For optimum performance, water hardness should not exceed outlined in Johnson Controls Technical Bulletin Storage of
500 ppm expressed as calcium and magnesium. Foam Concentrates. A thin layer up to 1/4 in. (6 mm) thick of
appropriate-grade mineral oil may be applied to the surface of
ANSULITE A336 USCG Concentrate requires low energy to the foam concentrate stored in a fixed, atmospheric storage
foam and the foam solution may be applied with aspirating container to help minimize evaporation. Consult Johnson
and non-aspirating discharge devices. Non-aspirating devices, Controls Technical Services for further guidance regarding
such as handline water fog/stream nozzles or standard sprinkler the use of mineral oil to help seal the surface of AR-AFFF
heads, typically produce expansion rations from 2:1 to 4:1. concentrates.
Aspirating discharge devices typically produce expansion ratios
from 3.5:1 to 10:1, depending on the type of device and the flow The concentrate should be maintained within the recommended
rate. Medium-expansion discharge devices typically produce operational temperature range. Freezing of the product
expansion ratios from 20:1 to 60:1. should be avoided. If, however, the product freezes during
transport or storage, it must be thawed and inspected for
TYPICAL FOAM CHARACTERISTICS** (Fresh and Sea Water) signs of separation. If separation has occurred or is suspected,
ANSULITE A336 USCG Concentrate should be mechanically
Proportioning Rate 3% mixed until homogeneous, and additional testing may be
Expansion Ratio >5 required after mixing to verify product quality.
25% Drain Time (min:sec) > 9:00 Factors affecting the foam concentrate’s long-term effectiveness
50% Drain Time (min:sec) > 16:00 include temperature exposure and cycling, storage container
characteristics, air exposure, evaporation, dilution, and
**per EN 1568-3, 2008 protocol
contamination. The effective life of ANSULITE A336 USCG
Concentrate can be maximized through optimal storage
conditions and proper handling. ANSUL® foam concentrates
Proportioning have demonstrated effective firefighting performance with
The recommended operational temperature range for contents stored in the original package under proper conditions
ANSULITE A336 USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF Concentrate is 35 °F to for more than 10 years.
120 °F (2 °C to 49 °C) per UL 162. This foam concentrate can Mixing ANSULITE A336 USCG Concentrate with other foam
be correctly proportioned using most conventional, properly concentrates for long-term storage is not recommended. Use
calibrated, in-line proportioning equipment such as: in conjunction with comparable 3x3 AR-AFFF products for
n Balanced and in-line balanced pressure pump proportioners immediate incident response is appropriate.
n Balanced pressure bladder tanks and ratio flow controllers

n Around-the-pump type proportioners

Ordering Information
n Fixed or portable in-line venturi type proportioners
ANSULITE A336 USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF Concentrate is available in
n Handline nozzles with fixed eductor/pick-up tubes pails, drums, totes, or bulk shipment.
For immediate use: The concentrate may also be premixed with Part No. Description Shipping Weight
fresh or sea water to 3% solution for hydrocarbon fuel fires or a Pails
3% solution for polar solvent fuel fires. 448857 5 gal (19 L) 45 lb (20.4 kg)
For delayed use: Consult Technical Services for guidance
regarding suitability of a stored pre-mix solution (fresh water Drums
only). 448859 55 gal (208 L) 495 lb (224.5 kg)

Totes*
Inspection 448861 265 gal (1003 L) 2463 lb (1117 kg)
ANSULITE A336 USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF Concentrate should be For bulk orders, consult an account representative.
inspected periodically in accordance with NFPA 11, EN 13565-2, *Totes are not UL/ULC listed packaging.
or other relevant standard. A representative concentrate sample
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available at www.ansul.com
should be sent to Johnson Controls Foam Analytical Services or
other qualified laboratory for quality analysis per the applicable Note: The converted values in this document are provided for dimensional
reference only and do not reflect an actual measurement.
standard. An annual inspection and sample analysis is typically
sufficient, unless the product has been exposed to unusual ANSUL®, ANSULITE, and the product names listed in this material are marks
and/or registered marks. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
conditions.

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Materials of Construction Compatibility Safety Emporium
To help avoid corrosion, galvanized pipe and fittings should PO Box 1003
never be used in contact with undiluted ANSULITE A336 Blackwood, NJ 08012
USCG 3x3 AR-AFFF Concentrate. Refer to Johnson Controls Ph: (866) 326-5412 toll-free
Technical Bulletin Acceptable Materials of Construction for Fax: (856) 553-6154
recommendations and guidance regarding compatibility of foam esupport@safetyemporium.com
concentrates with common materials of construction in the
firefighting foam industry.
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