Summary
- DGeo released Obexion FR, a mobile system for first responders to extinguish lithium battery fires safely
- Designed specifically for first responders to mitigate lithium battery risks
- Obexion FR can be stored on emergency vehicles to quickly respond to thermal runaway situations
- Powered by AkkuGrain compound, which attacks heat, oxygen, and fuel to prevent or extinguish fires
- Contains bagged, loose-fill material that can be poured into certified drum or pail
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DGeo, a division of Labelmaster, has introduced Obexion FR, a mobile system designed for first responders to safely extinguish and remediate lithium battery fires. The system is part of DGeo’s line of Obexion protective packaging and is specifically designed for mitigating lithium battery risks during and after emergencies. Obexion FR can be easily stored on fire trucks and other emergency vehicles and helps maintain safe toxic gas levels for first responders.
Powered by the AkkuGrain compound, Obexion FR works by targeting all three pillars of the fire triangle – heat, oxygen, and fuel – to prevent or quickly extinguish lithium battery fires. It extracts heat from the surroundings, releasing water to cool the battery and actively isolates thermal runway. The system pushes oxygen away from the battery cathode and serves as a barrier to prevent other parts of the battery from igniting. Obexion FR was independently tested by The Soteria Battery Innovation Group and is certified as non-flammable.
The Obexion FR system contains bagged loose-fill material that can be poured into a certified drum or pail. It is available in different options such as 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. As lithium batteries are increasingly used in products like e-bikes, scooters, laptops, and smartphones, there has been a rise in emergency situations where first responders need to address lithium battery fires. Obexion FR provides a reliable solution for first responders to mitigate lithium battery fires in active emergencies and transport unstable or damaged batteries.
John Glaser, Director of Packaging Development at DGeo, stated, “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.” The Obexion FR system is designed to provide first responders with a reliable on-the-spot solution for handling lithium battery fires and moving unstable or damaged batteries. With its unique capabilities to target the fire triangle elements and maintain safe levels of toxic gas, Obexion FR is a valuable tool for first responders to mitigate risks associated with lithium battery emergencies.
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