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### 31 March 2011

Mr. John F. Rutledge III Director Military Programs and Special Projects American Defense Systems, Inc. 230 Duffy Ave Hicksville, NY 11801 jrutledge@adsiarmor.com

Ms. Margaret Sheppard Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SNAP

RE: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) S NAP Cold Fire- Fire Suppressant information Package

Ms. Sheppard, It is with great pleasure that American Defen se Systems, Inc. (ADSI) submits this information package in regarding our fire suppressant /cooling agent Cold Fire for information and review by your section relative to Cold Fire and the lis ting of the product under 1301 Flooding Agent.

In the development of this information packag e we have taken into account a number of key factors to support the requirements of this additi onal listing. At present Cold Fire is listed on SNAP under 1211 Streaming Agent. It should be noted that the Cold Fire product composition has not changed. In the following pages your will fi nd an overview of Cold Fire, along with a listed of test to support any questions you may have.

I would like to thank you for all your support in the process of getting Cold Fire listed under the flooding requirement. Please contact me should you require additional information. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards,

John F. Rutledge Director Military Programs and Special Projects American Defense Systems, Inc.

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### ADSI Company Contact Information Mr. John Rutledge American Defense Systems, Inc.

P540-842-1678 jrutledge@adsiarmor.com

Cold FireTM Capability Description The capability we propose to demonstrate is Cold Fire (CF), CF is a unique wetting agent that

Breaks the chemical chain reaction to fire. CF work s to encapsulate the fuel source and eliminate Heat caused by fire. By encapsulating the fuel sour ce, the vapors of the fuel can no longer be reignited.

To understand how CF works, one must first unders tand the basic structure of fire. In order for Fire to be created, three components are ne cessary: fuel, oxygen and heat. These three components form what is called the “fire tria ngle”. Most agents extinguish fires by breaking down one leg of the fire triangle, in particular, heat or fuel. CF is considered to have six times the penetrating capability of water. This charact eristic, coupled with its extraordinary capability to absorb heat, allows CF to penetrate a fire fa ster, absorb the heat, and bring the fuel source generating the fire under its flash point more quick ly. CF works to encapsulate the fuel source and its vapors and simultaneously begins to break down the molecu lar structure of the hydrocarbon fuel source preventing re-ignition. CF is listed as a Class A & B and D wetting agent with the listing number 2N75. CF has been tested in accordance with NFPA Standards 13 and 18 for wetting agents. CF is advantageous in comparison to AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) because if the foam blanket of an AFFF is disrupted, the vapor of the fuel underneath the blanket can easily re-ignite.

CF is a 100% biodegradable, non-to xic, non-corrosive, environmentally fire extinguishing agent that leaves virtually no residue when it is applied. CF leads the way in firefighting technology and revolutionizing the way firefight ers, first responders, and the wa r fighter fight combat related

fires. CF can be used to cool down hot su rfaces rapidly for added safety and increased productivity. CF has the ability to shield human skin from burns for short periods of time.

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### This could mean live saving seconds for our war fi ghters to exit a structure or vehicle safely. CF products can be used in various ways by first responders and for SOF mission effectiveness, They include*:

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### Structure fires

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### Structure protection from fires

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### Cool-down of embers, metals, and materi als and other protective applications

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### Tire fires

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### Vehicle fires

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### Paint and oil-based fires

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### Automotive, aviation and ship board fuel fires

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### Fuel storage tanks close to fires ke eping cool to prevent explosions

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### Rapid cool-down of military equipment in comb at related events i.e. IEDs, VBIEDs, and

EFPs

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### Protection of hazardous or explosive mate rial from oncoming fires and extreme heat

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### Creation of a heat barrier to help prevent heat damage and hidden fires

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### Closed loop systems such as sprinkler systems and on-board extinguishing systems *The above are just a fe w applications of CF

CF has many advantages over other extinguis hing agents. CF reduces the density of hydrocarbon smoke, thereby incr easing visibility and decreasi ng toxic fumes. CF’s rapidly cooling effect reduces the chances of flashover or roll back in the event of fuel fires. The shelf life of CF is indefinite as long as it is stored in closed containers between 28

_ F and 120

_ F. Short term storage temperature ranges from -40

_ F to 120

_ F. CF is non-slip and 100% soluble. It will not corrode equipment or clog hose lines.

CF has been independently tested by the OECD and USEPA for toxicity and biodegradability

standards. It has a UL certific ation (2N75). CF has been tested and is a chemical option to Halon systems in cargo aircraft. CF has passed th e DOT corrosion test. It has also passed the USEPA inhalation toxicity test (all testing available upon reques t.) CF is significantly more efficient than water alone. It enhances water’s ability to penetrate the source of the fire; thereby extinguishing the fire with significantly less wa ter and reducing the amount of water damage. CF greatly enhances the waters ability to absorb heat, allowing fire fighters to gain entry into a

structure or rooms much faster. CF absorbs Br itish Thermal Units (BTU’s) three times faster than water does alone, thereby extinguishing the fire three times faster.

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### ADSI has developed a CF Automatic Fire Exting uishing System (AFES) for vehicles and a system for aircraft (AFES-AERO). These sy stems will improve the fire extinguishing performance of current systems by upgrading th e extinguishing agent to a non-toxic liquid that also provides cooling capabilities to reduce injury to the crew in the event of petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) fires.

Supporting Test Documents Provided 1. Material Safety Data Sheet 2. Safety Test

3. Performance of Thermal Measurements 4. Aquatic Toxicity Test 5. Department of Transportation Corrosion Test

6. Acute Inhalation Limit Test 7. 28 Day Shake Flakes Ready Biodegradability Test

8. United Laboratorie s Certifications