Recommended Application Percentages For Cold Fire
Note: Percentages are given in a range and percent selection will depend on the degree of the fire and/or application method. Many values are based on field experience by trained fire fighting personnel. Protective measures are temporary.
| Application | Percent ColdFire Concentrate to Water |
|---|---|
| BUSH FIRES | |
| General use |
1-3
|
| Grass/Scrub |
.05-1
|
| Brush |
.05-1
|
| Heavy Pine |
1-2
|
| High Oil Content (Conifers, Eucalypts etc.) |
2-3
|
| Controlled Burns |
2-4
|
| Sawdust |
2-3
|
| OTHER FIRES (Forest proximity) | |
| Ground Vehicles |
3-6
|
| Paints/Oils |
3-6
|
| Auto Fuels |
3-6
|
| Class D Storage (powdered metals) |
6-10
|
| PROTECTIVE MEASURES (Forest proximity) | |
| Wood Structures/Buildings |
4-6
|
| Fuel Storage Tanks (Cool Down) |
4-6
|