This Certification encompasses health, safety and environmental concerns in the industrial setting. For further information, visit their website at BEAC.org. There is a grandfathering program in effect for those who qualify. Inc. There are two conditions for which the foam industry exists - hydrocarbons and polar solvents. Hydrocarbons and water are insoluble while polar solvents are soluble in water.
Hydrocarbons are generally crude oil, gasoline, hexane, naptha, fuel oil, etc.
Polar solvent examples are alcohol, acetones, esters, ketones and amines. Water, if used in its common fire fighting application will mix with either of the materials and spread them, regardless if a spill or fire occurs. Water in proportion with a foaming agent forms an aqueous solution. Upon aeration, bubbles are generated. Certain foaming agents are available exclusively for hydrocarbons and others are primarily for polar solvents.