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With the use of Lithium batteries increasing in many types of portable devices and battery storage solutions, lithium battery fires have emerged as a hot topic worldwide. South Africa, as it progresses toward greener energy solutions and increased off-grid power system installations, is not immune to these challenges. Stakeholders, including insurance providers and fire departments, are now taking proactive measures to address the rising risks of lithium fires. “With no fire class structure in place globally for lithium batteries and due to the severe risk that thermal runaway of lithium batteries pose, risk mitigation and utilising the tools available to effectively combat these fires is being discussed and documented across all sectors globally. As more knowledge is shared, and standards and protocols are being developed, it is important to verify and test a products’ ability to effectively combat, suppress and prevent re-ignition of lithium battery fires,” says Pierre Malherbe, managing director of SafeQuip. Currently many products are being developed and marketed, but it is still important that each new product has been correctly certified and verified according to the local regulations, standards, and test protocols. As part of this verification, it is important to test, not only the effectiveness towards suppression and extinguishing, but also the prevention of re-ignition. Independent testing has shown that although many products can suppress/extinguish a lithium fire, they are not always effective in preventing re-ignition and this can happen after minutes, hours or even days if the agent is not fully effective. Partnership addresses lithium risks Malherbe explains that SafeQuip, in partnership with AVD Lithex, has undertaken a remarkable journey over the past three years to address this critical issue. This journey involved advocating for amendments to the SANS 1910 standard, enabling the use of water-based extinguishing agents – a milestone achieved when the revised standard was published in November 2022. Subsequently, SafeQuip submitted product samples to BSI and worked diligently toward certification for the last eight months. While the certification process is inherently challenging, the company anticipates its completion by November 2023. Upon certification, SafeQuip will offer the only SANS 1910-approved fire extinguisher with lithium fire extinguishing capabilities in South Africa. It is noteworthy that AVD Lithex holds approvals in several international countries and carries prestigious certifications, including BSI, CE mark, EN 3.7 approval, Apergaz module B approval, NTA 8133 KIWA test, and ongoing tests with UL. This positions SafeQuip’s product as inherently compliant with the PER requirements in South Africa as safe equipment. Based on vermiculate, the patented technology distinguishes SafeQuip’s product from others in the market. It boasts three critical features in combatting Lithium fires: cooling and encapsulation, preventing propagation, and re-ignition prevention. While various products, such as water mist and gel-based mediums, claim to suppress fires effectively, the ultimate test lies in the prevention of re-ignition. SafeQuip’s product has met this stringent criterion, having successfully passed the KIWA test, recognised internationally as a key indicator of reignition prevention. Fire blanket withstands 1000°C AVD Lithex has extended its technology to fire blankets, creating a versatile blanket capable of withstanding temperatures above 1000°C, a valuable tool for containing fires until they self-extinguish. The South African Qualification and Certification Committee (SAQCC) rightly asserts that currently, no lithium fire extinguisher in South Africa complies with SANS 1910 nor should be serviced. However, SafeQuip is pioneering the way to deliver a SANS 1910-approved fire extinguisher with lithium fire extinguishing capabilities, a groundbreaking development for the South African market. SafeQuip and AVD Lithex are committed to advancing fire safety standards in South Africa and globally, ensuring that the risk of lithium fires is effectively mitigated. 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