3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid

Does anyone have any experience with a Sapphire Fire Suppression
System using Novec 1230? It is a clean agent fire suppressant that
has been proposed for installation in our museum's vault. However,
it is a fairly new product and I am not aware of any fine art
museums that have used the system to date. Novec 1230 is a liquid
that vaporizes upon emission and has a low solubility with water. It
reportedly has low toxicity and would be safe if people were
present. Any feedback on Novec 1230 would be greatly appreciated.

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Claire Barry
Chief Conservator of Paintings
Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76107


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