DGeo, the new DG Solutions division at US-based Labelmaster, has released Obexion FR, a mobile-ready system for first responders to extinguish and remediate lithium battery fires safely.

The grab-and-go system from DGeo is designed specifically for first responders who need to mitigate lithium battery risks during and after emergencies.

Part of DGeo’s line of Obexion protective packaging, Obexion FR can be easily stored (on fire trucks and other emergency vehicles) and transported to mitigate the risk of thermal runaway. It maintains safe IDLH (immediately dangerous to life or health) toxic gas levels to keep first responders safe.

Powered by the AkkuGrain compound, Obexion FR functions by attacking all three pillars of the fire triangle—heat, oxygen and fuel—to prevent or quickly extinguish lithium battery fires.

Obexion FR extracts heat from its surroundings, triggering an ongoing release of water, which cools the battery. It then actively works to isolate the thermal runway, pushing oxygen away from the battery cathode and preventing oxygen from returning. Obexion FR serves as a barrier preventing other parts of the battery from igniting, removing the fuel.

The Obexion FR system contains bagged, loose-fill material that is poured into a certified drum or pail. Obexion FR was independently tested by lithium-ion battery safety organization The Soteria Battery Innovation Group and is certified non-flammable.

Loose Obexion FR is available in 15 lb and 30 lb bags or as a pre-filled system with a 42 L CurTec UN-certified pail or 30-gallon Greif UN-certified poly drum.

“Increased use of lithium batteries in products such as e-bikes, scooters, laptops and smartphones has resulted in a significant increase in emergency situations where first responders must extinguish lithium battery fires and transport at-risk batteries,” said John Glaser, Director of Packaging Development at DGeo. “First responders now have access to a reliable on-the-spot solution for mitigating lithium battery fires in active emergencies as well as moving unstable or damaged batteries.”

Source: LabelMaster