PENETRO-WET Class A Foam

Features

• Enhanced Water Penetration: Reduces water surface tension, allowing water to spread and penetrate deeper into combustible materials.
• Class A Foam Performance: Produces a substantial foam blanket with superior wetting capabilities.
• Tank Preserver Included: Contains Tank Preserver for preventative maintenance and rust protection.
• Water Conservation: Saves water through high dilution rates and increased extinguishing efficiency.
• Reduced Water Damage: Improves firefighting effectiveness while minimizing excess water application.
• Emulsifying Capability: Effective on light petroleum spills and vehicle accident incidents when used at higher concentrations.
• Corrosion Protection: Provides rust and corrosion protection for fire apparatus water tanks and systems.
• Equipment Safe: Harmless to firefighting equipment.
• Biodegradable Formula: Environmentally safe and biodegradable.
• Unlimited Shelf Life: Long-term storage stability without loss of effectiveness.
• Non-Toxic: 100% non-toxic formulation.
• Non-Flammable: Safe for storage and use in fire service applications.
• No Rekindles: Helps ensure thorough extinguishment and penetration.

What Is It?

PENETRO-WET is a Class A foam concentrate formulated with wetting agents, foaming agents, emulsifiers, rust inhibitors, and Tank Preserver. It increases the extinguishing effectiveness of water by allowing it to penetrate deeper into fuels while producing foam for exposure protection and visual application confirmation.

Unlike many foams designed primarily for foam production, PENETRO-WET takes a maximum wetting, minimum foam approach, providing exceptional penetration while still generating foam when desired through increased percentage settings.

How Is It Used?

PENETRO-WET is added directly to the water supply and disperses quickly without additional mixing. It can be used at lower concentrations for wetting and penetration or at higher concentrations when greater foam production is desired.

Firefighting Applications

• Class A structural fires
• Grass fires
• Brush fires
• Wildland fires
• Deep-seated combustible fires
• Overhaul operations
• Exposure protection

Additional Applications

• Light petroleum spills
• Vehicle accidents
• Fuel spill emulsification
• Water tank preservation
• Fire apparatus corrosion protection

Recommended Dilutions

Before using PENETRO-WET with Tank Preserver added, flush tanks with fresh water.

Column A

Fire Fighting

• 250 Gallons Water: 1/2 Gallon PENETRO-WET
• 500 Gallons Water: 1 Gallon PENETRO-WET
• 1,000 Gallons Water: 2 Gallons PENETRO-WET

Column B

Fire Fighting and Rust Protection

• 250 Gallons Water: 1 Gallon PENETRO-WET
• 500 Gallons Water: 2 Gallons PENETRO-WET
• 1,000 Gallons Water: 4 Gallons PENETRO-WET

Usage Guidance

• Use lower percentage settings when a wetting agent is desired for Class A fuels requiring deep penetration.
• Increase eductor percentage settings when additional foam production is desired.
• Use increased concentrations for emulsification of light petroleum spills and vehicle incidents.

Who Uses It?

• Municipal Fire Departments
• Volunteer Fire Departments
• Wildland Fire Agencies
• Industrial Fire Brigades
• Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Teams
• Forestry Services
• Emergency Response Teams
• Fire Training Academies

Compatible Equipment

PENETRO-WET is compatible with all fire industry equipment, including:

• Variable Percentage Eductors
• Foam Eductors
• CAFS Systems
• Booster Tanks
• Fire Apparatus Water Tanks
• Hose Reels
• Sprayers
• Proportioning Systems
• Mobile Foam Units
• Fire Pumps
• Wildland Fire Equipment

Material Compatibility

There are no known restrictions for use on tanks, hoses, fabrics, materials, or equipment surfaces when used as directed.

Benefits

Contains Tank Preserver for preventative maintenance.

1. Unlimited shelf life for long-term storage.
2. Environmentally safe and biodegradable.
3. Reduces water damage during firefighting operations.
4. Saves water through increased extinguishing efficiency and high dilution rates.

Maintenance Information

For best performance, flush water tanks with fresh water before initial use of PENETRO-WET with Tank Preserver. Follow department SOPs and apparatus manufacturer recommendations for foam system operation and maintenance.

What Is It Used With?

• Fire Apparatus
• CAFS Systems
• Foam Eductors
• Variable Percentage Eductors
• Booster Tanks
• Portable Foam Systems
• Wildland Fire Units
• Water Tanks and Pumps