LITHIUM ION BATTERY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Why Convent...

LITHIUM ION BATTERY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Why Conventional Extinguishers Fail

Why Do Traditional Fire Extinguishers Fail Against Lithium Fires?

✅ Water:

• Reacts violently with lithium, producing hydrogen gas, which accelerates combustion.

✅ CO₂ and Dry Powder:

• Ineffective in cooling and unable to prevent reignition.

✅ Foam Extinguishers:

• Designed for liquid and Class B fires but ineffective against lithium-ion battery fires.

🚫 Consequence:

• Conventional extinguishing agents cannot suppress thermal runaway or prevent reignition.
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• Improper extinguishing leads to prolonged combustion, further damaging property and the environment.

💡 What’s the Solution?

👉 HMS (Hydrated Mica Suspension) – India’s first indigenous solution, specifically developed to counter lithium-ion battery fires effectively

🔬 HMS (Hydrated Mica Suspension): The Future of Lithium-Ion Fire Safety

HMS is an advanced fire extinguishing agent formulated specifically for lithium-ion battery fires.

It cool, encapsulates, and prevents reignition – ensuring total suppression of thermal runaway.

✅ 1. Rapid Cooling to Prevent Thermal Runaway

• HMS immediately dissipates heat, bringing battery temperatures below critical thresholds.
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• It absorbs the extreme heat generated during thermal runaway, preventing further escalation.

✅ 2. Encapsulation & Smothering Effect

• HMS forms a protective layer around the affected battery cells, cutting off the oxygen supply.
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• This layer halts the spread of combustion and prevents toxic gas emissions.

✅ 3. Prevention of Reignition

• Lithium-ion batteries can reignite even after initial suppression. HMS eliminates this risk by preventing post-fire thermal runaway.

✅ 4. Dielectric & Non-Conductive

• HMS is non-conductive, making it ideal for high-voltage environments such as EV batteries, data centers, and industrial facilities.
• Prevents catastrophic fires in large-scale energy storage facilities, safeguarding renewable energy investments.

✅ Industrial Warehouses & Battery Manufacturing Plants:

• Ensures fire safety in environments storing lithium-ion battery packs and components.

✅ Data Centers & High-Density Electronics:

• Secures critical infrastructure by preventing battery-related fire incidents.

✅ Solar Power Installations with Battery Backup:

• Prevents thermal runaway in solar energy storage systems, ensuring continuous power supply.