French fire protection company Desautel, a recognized player in the field of firefighting, has reached an important milestone with the launch of its first fluoride-free fire extinguisher from the ZERO FLOUR product range.

At a time when environmental compatibility and sustainability are becoming increasingly important, the company is responding to growing market demands and stricter legal requirements, particularly with regard to perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFAS). These substances, also known as “forever chemicals,” which were long considered indispensable components in many firefighting foams, have come under increasing criticism due to their persistence and potential health risks.

The new Desautel fire extinguisher is based on an innovative, fluoride-free extinguishing agent formula that not only effectively combats class A (solid materials) and class B (liquid materials) fires, but also protects the environment. The absence of PFAS minimizes contamination of soil and groundwater in the event of use or accidental discharge. This is a decisive advantage, as the disposal of conventional fluorinated extinguishing agents is often complicated and costly.

What makes this fire extinguisher particularly noteworthy is its resistance to low temperatures. Many water-based extinguishing agents tend to freeze in frosty conditions, which limits their use in unheated warehouses, outdoor areas, parking garages, or unprotected industrial facilities. The new model from the ZERO FLOUR range guarantees full functionality down to a temperature of minus ten degrees Celsius. According to Desautel, this frost resistance makes it a versatile and reliable solution for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications where constant operating temperatures cannot always be guaranteed.

With this development, Desautel not only wants to underline its commitment to environmental protection, but also its innovative leadership in the fire protection sector. The combination of high extinguishing performance, environmental responsibility, and cold weather suitability offers users a future-proof alternative. With the ZERO FLOUR series, Desautel is positioning itself at the forefront of a movement that is redefining fire protection and proving that effective safety does not have to come at the expense of the environment. The switch to such environmentally friendly technologies is an important step toward a more sustainable industry.