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Reduce the impact of lithium-ion battery fires
Available in 3 sizes: 3ltr, 6ltr, 9ltr.
The FireShield LFX Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguishers tackle the unique risks of lithium-ion battery fires. And is 100% fluorine-free.
These Fire Extinguishers are designed to combat lithium-ion battery fires, whether caused by charging a vape or mobile phone or laptop, or something a little more substancial like an e-scooter which are growing in popularity in public and commercial settings.
The FireShield LFX Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguishers use a water-based agent that discharges as an endothermic foam which effectively breaks down the chain reaction in thermal runaway, thus cooling down the temperature of the batteries. This FireShield LFX extinguisher range also protects against secondary A-class fires.
Lithium-ion batteries are present in a wide range of technologies. Thanks to their high energy density and efficiency, they’re used in many applications worldwide. Not only are they found in smartphones, tablets, and laptops, but they’re also commonly used in electric scooters and e-bikes, as well as vapes. Unfortunately, the unique chemistry of lithium-ion batteries presents potential risks in many of our day-to-day lives.
Fires resulting from lithium-ion fires can be extremely dangerous due to their high temperature. The temperature of lithium-ion battery fires means that most fire extinguishers are not sufficient to extinguish them completely. Instead, specialised lithium-ion fire extinguishers are available to help slow the spread to facilitate safe evacuation until the fire service can arrive.
The high temperatures that lithium-ion battery fires burn at can make extinguishing and containing them very difficult. This is especially true when there are multiple lithium-ion-powered devices contained in one place. These fires can often become too large to be put out with an extinguisher. If that’s the case for you, then you should definitely consider a Lithium-Ion Battery Blanket.
These fire blankets are specifically designed to smother and extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. They are capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 1000°C for several hours without rupturing. Even at higher temperatures, they won’t ignite.
Lithium battery fire blankets are constructed from temperature-resistant silica glass fibres. This makes them fire-resistant and assists in cooling the fire. Fire blankets are easy and convenient to store and fast to deploy, making them absolutely essential when attempting to fight a lithium-ion battery fire.
The FireShield LFX fire extinguisher range uses a water-based agent to fight lithium-ion battery fires.
The water-based agent has outstanding heat-absorbing properties. This works by breaking down the chain reaction in thermal runaway, preventing adjascent cells from potentially over-heating. The FireShield LFX unit works by effectively cools the already alight battery cells, alongside cooling those that are in the vicinity that could also be at risk of exploding.
In addition to cooling the fire, the battery units alight, and the nearby units that are at risk of catching fire, this extinguisher protects from secondary A-class fires. This means you can quickly tackle any ‘peripheral’ fires that may have been caused by the burning batteries.
Lithium-ion battery fires can escalate quickly due to the nature of the chemistry involved. Once ignited, these fires can spread rapidly, making them challenging to contain and extinguish. They can also reach extremely high temperatures, sometimes exceeding 1000°C. This makes them not only very dangerous, but they are typically beyond the capabilities of a lot of traditional fire extinguishers.
Traditional fire extinguishers, while effective for many types of fires, aren’t suitable for lithium-ion battery fires. For one thing, they simply aren’t equipped to tackle the kinds of temperatures that lithium-ion battery fires reach. Not only that but extinguisher mediums like water and foam can make the situation worse by causing the battery to react violently, releasing toxic gases and intensifying the fire.
The sheer quantity of lithium-ion batteries in circulation means that the correct fire extinguishers are more important than ever. Fortunately, the versatility of Lithium-Ion Fire Extinguishers makes them suitable for a wide range of industries and settings:
Residential: Every day electronic devices like tablets, smartphones, and laptops all use lithium-ion batteries. A lithium-ion fire extinguisher is one of the best ways to protect your home. Should the cell battery in these devices become damaged in any way, they are far more prone to causing a fire.
Commercial and Industrial: Many businesses have numerous lithium battery fire risks in the form of vapes and electric scooters to name a few. In order to protect staff, buildings, assets and vehicles from these fire risks, a thorough lithium-ion fire protection process needs to be in place and staff should be properly trained in what to do in the event of a lithium-ion battery fire.
Transportation: There are numerous new forms of alternative electrically-powered forms of transport that all use lithium-ion batteries, that when are charged, become a potential fire risk. These include e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards to name just a few.
Despite being relatively small, the lithium-ion batteries inside tablets, smartphones, and laptops can still be extremely dangerous if they become damaged. If you discover the risk of these lithium-ion battery fires, a battery fire suppression kit may be very useful.
Alongside a specialised lithium-ion fire extinguisher, our range of fire suppression kits includes a fire-resistant bag. This allows for the safe removal of an extinguished device. Even after a lithium-ion powered device has been extinguished, there is still the risk of explosion or reignition. The fire-resistant bag not only keeps any additional ignition contained but also reduces the chance of reignition or explosion. Our fire suppression kits also contain safety gloves and glasses, ensuring maximum safety during use. Our lithium-ion battery fire suppression kits are the ideal choice if your risk assessment shows a risk from smaller lithium-ion-powered devices.
The most common cause of uncontrollable lithium-ion battery fires is thermal runaway. Thermal runaway is the process where a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state. During thermal runaway, the lithium-ion batteries heat up too quickly and reach extremely high temperatures. Thermal runaway can be caused by overcharging the battery, damage to the battery, or exposure to high temperatures.
Thermal runaway can cause everything from smoke and fire to the violent ejection of gas and shrapnel. Not only that but, in environments where there are multiple lithium-ion batteries present, thermal runaway can set off a chain reaction, causing a fire to rapidly escalate and get out of control.
A. The colour recognised throughout the market to identify this type of fire extinguisher is green. The green element can be found within the extinguisher label design as well as its handle.
Reduced Capacity
Hissing Noise
Odour
Smoke
Swollen or Bulging Battery
Overheating
Age (Normally last 2-3 years)
Error Messages
By the year 2030, projections indicate that global production of lithium-ion batteries will reach a staggering 2 million metric tons annually. Should the current trend of disposed lithium-ion batteries persist, approximately 1.9 million metric tons are expected to contribute to landfill problems.
A. Lithium-ion batteries need to be disposed of safely and correctly. If you are recycling your lithium batteries, you will need to take them to a specialist recycling centre. If you are simply disposing of your batteries, you will need to take them to a hazardous waste collection site.
A. Lithium-ion battery fires are becoming more common as the number of lithium-ion-powered devices increases. Between the start of 2022 and May 2023, Fire & Rescue Services were called out to 329 lithium battery fires, mostly resulting from e-bikes and e-scooters.