Foam concentrate is a liquid concentrate necessary to produce firefighting foam. It is typically made up of water, foam stabilizers, and foam agents. Foam concentrate is mixed with water and air to produce a foam solution, which is used to smother a fire and prevent them from spreading.
Foam concentrate is commonly used in industrial facilities, airports, and marine settings where the risk of large fires is high.
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