Most Cost-Effective Fire Suppressant On The Market!

This web site has been established to provide readers
with useful information regarding Baum's Novacool line of fire extinguishing and cooling products. Emphasis has been placed on Baum's Novacool UEF, Novacool RTUFP. These are
the latest generation of the most technologically advanced fire fighting products on the market today.

Each potential user of Baum's Novacool products will
have their own particular product interest and requirements.
Very thorough information relating to fire fighting,
safety, and environmental concerns are contained in the pages of this website.

We offer a complete line of firefighting foams specifically designed to meet the most challenging fires, CAFS, nozzles, and eductors.

Why Novacool?

Inquiry about becoming a dealer for the Novacool line of products should be directed to paul@baumscastorine.com

Why Novacool UEF?

1 Most cost-effective fire suppressant on the market!
2 Extinguishes A, B fires and 3D fires; cools, blankets, and emulsifies surfaces; eliminates possibility of re-ignition
3 Usable with eductors, injectors, CAFS, or batch mixed; non-corrosive: no adverse effects on tanks, pumps, valves, and portioning equipment
4 Works effectively when mixed with fresh, brackish, or sea water; eliminates run-off and water damage

Cooling Effect

A principal attraction of the Novacool fire extinguishment products is their patented ability to quickly lower fire site temperature. Novacool products reduce the heat component of fire. Following extinguishment, both structures and fuel sources are cooled to the point where they pose no risk of reignition. With conventional products, however, there remain, even after extinguishment, hot surrounding surfaces and fuels just waiting for an oxygen supply to recombust.

The importance of a cooling effect in fire fighting is immeasurable. With Novacool UEF, fighting fires can get in closer to the seat of a fire in much shorter time frames than before. Rescue efforts are greatly enhanced. Structure failure and property damage are decreased, and the ability to minimize pollution is tremendously expanded. Conventional foam products do not cool beyond the normal effect of the water they contain.

What Kinds of Benefits does Novacool UEF Provide?

Novacool provides benefits for firefighters

Extinguishes A and B fires
Effectively extinguishes 3D fires, decreasing unsafe firefighting conditions
“Triple Action” formula cools, blankets, and emulsifies surfaces
Creates a rapid cooling effect, decreasing unsafe firefighting conditions
Works effectively when mixed with fresh, brackish, or sea water Novacool provides benefits for fire departments
Most cost effective fire suppressant on the market
Low portioning rate of 0.4% with water
No additional equipment purchase necessary
Non-corrosive: no adverse effects on tanks, pumps, valves, and portioning equipment
UL Listed

Novacool provides benefits for property owners

Quick extinguishing ability and strength of Novacool minimizes water damage
Coating and cooling effects minimize fire re-ignition
Proportioning equipment minimizes fire department prep time
Quicker extinguishment equals less fire and smoke damage overall

Novacool provides benefits for the environment

Non-toxic and biodegradable
No EPA or DOT reportable ingredients; exceeds EPA guidelines
Does not contain any nonylphenolexthoxylates (NPE’s) or glycol ethers
Reduced runoff and water damage

Evaluation Of Water Additives For Fire Control

The Fire Protection Research Foundation [an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association] conducted a scientific assessment of water additives for their effect on fire suppression and vapor mitigation on class B [2 dimensional and 3 dimensional] fires in fixed installations. Baum’ s Castorine Co. Inc. was asked to participate with Novacool UEF. Novacool UEF…

Class A Foam: The Smart Thing To Do

I don’t know anyone who enjoys going to the dentist. The goal is to get in there, get the job done, and get out as soon as possible. Structure fires should be viewed the same way. Novacool protects exposures by reducing the surface tension of water, improving its ability to penetrate fuels and to increase…

Novacool UEF 0.4% Magnesium Extinguishment

Weather Conditions: Showers and cool air temperatures.Five tests were conducted for an audience composed of fire and safety officials from Canadian Atlantic Provinces, for several Canadian oil refineries and emergency services personnel. The attendees manned fire hoses. The event took place at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Environmental Statement

Our commitment to environmental awareness and preservation is reflected throughout our business. Maintaining a clean environment and conserving our natural resources are issues that concern us all. We all desire to have clean air, safe water and adequate resources. We are committed to conducting business in a manner that manages environmental issues responsibly. We are fulfilling this commitment by:

Complying with environmental regulations
Conducting operations in an environmentally sound manner
Pursuing continuous improvement in our environmental performance
Clearly communicating environmental policy, practices, and impact to interested parties

We should reduce our consumption of resources to levels reasonably needed. As the environmental stewards, we support this mission.

AFFF

Extensive scientific research has shown that low levels of materials from the perfluorooctanyl chemistry are widespread in the environment, including living organisms, and they persist for long periods of time. PFOS (perfluorooctanyl
sulfonate), together with PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid), has been used to make aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), a component of fire fighting foams, and alcohol type concentrate foams. Baum’s Castorine ceased production of AFFF’s until new technology is developed to address the environmental concerns.