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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) SNAP Cold Fire- Fire Suppressant information 

 Package 

Ms. Sheppard, 

It is with great pleasure that American Defense 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 listing of the product under 1301 Flooding Agent. 

In the development of this information package we have taken into account a number of key 

factors to support the requirements of this additional 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 find 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 works to encapsulate the fuel source and eliminate 

Heat caused by fire. By encapsulating the fuel source, the vapors of the fuel can no longer be 

reignited. 

To understand how CF works, one must first understand the basic structure of fire. In order for 

Fire to be created, three components are necessary: fuel, oxygen and heat. These three 

components form what is called the “fire triangle”. 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 characteristic, coupled with its extraordinary capability 

to absorb heat, allows CF to penetrate a fire faster, absorb the heat, and bring the fuel source 

generating the fire under its flash point more quickly. CF works to encapsulate the fuel source 

and its vapors and simultaneously begins to break down the molecular 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-toxic, 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 firefighters, first responders, and the war fighter fight combat related 

fires. CF can be used to cool down hot surfaces 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 fighters 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*: 

_ Structure fires 

_ Structure protection from fires 

_ Cool-down of embers, metals, and materials and other protective applications 

_ Tire fires 

_ Vehicle fires 

_ Paint and oil-based fires 

_ Automotive, aviation and ship board fuel fires 

_ Fuel storage tanks close to fires keeping cool to prevent explosions 

_ Rapid cool-down of military equipment in combat related events i.e. IEDs, VBIEDs, and 

 EFPs 

_ Protection of hazardous or explosive material from oncoming fires and extreme heat 

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

_ Closed loop systems such as sprinkler systems and on-board extinguishing systems 

*The above are just a few applications of CF 

CF has many advantages over other extinguishing agents. CF reduces the density of 

hydrocarbon smoke, thereby increasing visibility and decreasing 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 certification (2N75). CF has been tested and is a chemical option to 

Halon systems in cargo aircraft. CF has passed the DOT corrosion test. It has also passed the 

USEPA inhalation toxicity test (all testing available upon request.) 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 water 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 British 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 Extinguishing System (AFES) for vehicles and a 

system for aircraft (AFES-AERO). These systems will improve the fire extinguishing 

performance of current systems by upgrading the 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 Laboratories Certifications