Talk:Novec 1230

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Novec is a brand name for fluorinated compounds produced by 3M Corporation. The code "1230" is one product of a family of product codes used under the Novec brand used exclusively in fire suppression. 3M solely owns the rights to the brand name Novec, the product known as 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid and 3M controls the distribution rights of the product to select fire suppression system manufacturers. The fluid is seperate from the system when it is described. For instance, there is no such thing as a Novec 1230 System. There are systems that use Novec 1230 fluid. There are also systems that use the numerals 1230 to describe the system. However, the fluid can only be referred to as Novec 1230, when referenced the commercial name or by its chemical name or Ashrae description used in NFPA 2001 as FK-5-1-12. Sapphire is a brand name owned by Tyco Corporation. Sapphire is a system and it is not the fluid or liquid used in the system. I will be working to correct the article titled Novec 1230 to assure accuracy in the way that it is described. I am employed by no one to do this and I have several years of experience in fire suppression, to include working with Novec 1230 fluid from the day it was invented as a fire suppression fluid. If there are questions related to how I have interpreted this material, it is suggested that 3M Marketing be contacted for clarification. It is my understanding that misuse of the Novec brand name and the products associated with it is justification for actions against those who misuse it to include cancellation of supply contracts with system manufacturers who misuse the brand name. Previous changes to this article removed certain references to companies that manufacture systems useing Novec 1230 fluid. These references will be reinserted into this article by reference.63.226.152.55 15:44, 14 November 2007 (UTC)