AIR4170B Reticulated Polyurethane Foam Explosion Suppression Material for Fuel Systems and Dry Bays

Revised

08/19/2016

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This document describes the initial development, evolution, and use of reticulated polyurethane foam as an explosion suppression material in fuel tanks and dry bays. It provides historical data, design practice guidelines, references, laboratory test data, and service data gained from past experience.
The products discussed in this document may be referred to as "Safety Foam," "Reticulated Polyurethane Foam," "Baffle and Inerting Material," or "Electrostatic Suppression Material." These generic terms for the products discussed in this document are not meant to imply any safety warranty. Each individual design application should be thoroughly proof tested prior to production installation.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/AIR4170B
Pages
38
Citation
SAE International Information Report, Reticulated Polyurethane Foam Explosion Suppression Material for Fuel Systems and Dry Bays, SAE Standard AIR4170B, Revised August 2016, Reaffirmed December 2007, Issued December 1991, https://doi.org/10.4271/AIR4170B.
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Published
Aug 19, 2016
Product Code
AIR4170B
Content Type
Information Report
Status
Revised
Language
English

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