PFAS Resource Center
of the FSSA PFAS Task Force
The Fire Suppression System Association’s (FSSA) mission is to be the leading authority and advocate of special hazard fire protection. The FSSA vision is to ensure sustainable fire protection for people, property, and the environment.
With this in mind, the FSSA Board of Directors created a PFAS Task Force in response to growing concerns regarding proposed and/or promulgated legislation banning or restricting the use of some PFAS. PFAS are defined as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Within the fire protection industry, several widely used clean agents, including FK-5-1-12 (known as Novec™ 1230 fluid), HFC-227ea (FM-200®), HFC-125 (ECARO-25®), and HFC-236fa (FE-36®) are considered as PFAS under the broad OECD classification.
Stay informed on updates from the Task Force. The following is additional information specific to PFAS:
PFAS Science
Understanding what PFAS are, how they are defined, and so much more!
- Differentiating PFAS
- This presentation, created by Paul Rivers, provides a good technical overview of PFAS and fire protection. Differentiating PFAS is also available in a 10-part video series.
- FK-5-1-12 Infographic
- This infographic provides an overview of FK-5-1-12, its chemical make up, and how it degrades in the atmosphere.
- PFAS FAQs
- This FAQ provides answers to several questions surrounding PFAS and fire protection.
- Definitions of PFAS
- This table provides an informational interpretation and definition of PFAS.
Government and Regulatory Information
Federal, state, and local laws and regulations surrounding PFAS:
- JULY 2024 UPDATE FROM HARC: The July 2024 Halon Alternatives Research Corporation (HARC) update is a very valuable and timely snapshot of where the industry is today on the regulation of PFAS substances used in fire protection. Read the full newsletter.
Industry Relations
Replying to feedback from FSSA members, creating and distributing resources for members, and much more.
AFFF Resource Center
Effective July 8, 2024, EPA Designates AFFF (PFOA – Perfluorooctanaic, and PFOS – Perfluorooctanesulfonamide) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances. For more information from the EPA click here.
The FSSA Public Policy Committee has curated a list of resources surrounding firefighting foams. Visit the AFFF Resource Center for more information.
AFFF: PFOA-PFOS FAQs - This FAQ document created by the PFAS task force provides installers with information regarding AFFF fire fighting foam.
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The FSSA PFAS Task Force wants to hear from you - whether it's feedback, questions, what's happening in your state/region, or concerns surrounding PFAS.
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