What is Perfluorohexanone, and how is it related to FK-5-1-12?
If you are looking at clean agent fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems, the terms "Perfluorohexanone" and "FK-5-1-12" turn up in the technical paperwork: an SDS, a datasheet, a certificate, a technical proposal, a product label, or a user manual. This article explains what Perfluorohexanone means.
What is Perfluorohexanone?
Perfluorohexanone is a chemical in the fluoroketone group, used as a clean fire extinguishing agent. It is the same substance as FK-5-1-12, the international designation code used across the fire suppression industry.
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How are Perfluorohexanone, FK-5-1-12 and PAF-222 related?
Term | What it means | Where to verify it |
|---|---|---|
Perfluorohexanone | The chemical name, usually the one given in technical documents. | SDS, datasheet, certificate |
FK-5-1-12 | The technical designation for clean agents in the FK-5-1-12 group. | Product documents |
PAF-222 | The trade name of the fire suppression product and solution from PAF GLOBAL. | Product sheet |
In short: Perfluorohexanone is the chemical name of the substance. FK-5-1-12 is the designation code that buyers and reference documents use for this group of clean agents. PAF-222 is the brand name of the product from PAF GLOBAL.
Read more at What is FK5112 / What is FK-5-1-12. To understand the PAF GLOBAL product itself, read What is PAF-222.
What to read next
Now that you know Perfluorohexanone is the chemical name of a clean agent, these related topics follow on, depending on what you are after:
What is FK5112 / What is FK-5-1-12
The technical designation of this clean agent, and how it is used in practice.What is PAF-222
PAF GLOBAL's clean agent extinguisher products, and how they relate to FK5112 and FK-5-1-12.Clean Agent Fire Extinguishers
An overview of clean agent extinguishers and their commercial use.What is Non-Conductive (Dielectric)?
The non-conductive property, and why it weighs so heavily when choosing an agent for electrical equipment.Fire Extinguishers for Data Center / Server Room / Electrical Room
For anyone choosing extinguishers or suppression systems for areas holding critical equipment.Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems
For anyone needing a permanently installed or automatic system for critical rooms or areas.Contact for Consultation
To ask PAF GLOBAL for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Perfluorohexanone?
Perfluorohexanone is the chemical name that usually appears in the technical documents for clean fire extinguishing agents.
2. Is Perfluorohexanone the same as FK-5-1-12?
The two terms are related in the context of clean agents. Perfluorohexanone is the chemical name, FK-5-1-12 is the technical designation code.
3. Is Perfluorohexanone the same as PAF-222?
They are related, but not the same thing. Perfluorohexanone is the chemical name of the substance. PAF-222 is the trade name of the product or solution from PAF GLOBAL.