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TLX Fire & Security and Redline Fire Solutions partner to tackle Lithium-Ion battery fires with PFAS-free agents

A range of bio-based agents formulated for rapid extinguishment across multiple fire classes

TLX Fire & Security and Redline Fire Solutions announce a new partnership to bring to market a range of agents formulated for rapid extinguishment across multiple fire classes, beginning with agents formulated for lithium-ion battery fires.

Formulated for firefighters by firefighters, these patented bio-based agents are PFAS-free, non-corrosive, non-toxic, and biodegradable, giving fire services an effective option that is safer for responders and the environment. All ingredients are on the EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List.

Fire departments need agents that can quickly extinguish lithium-ion battery fires, prevent reignition, and stop thermal runaway. They also need alternatives to PFAS-based products, which face increasing regulatory scrutiny. By combining the expertise of TLX Fire & Security and Redline Fire Solutions, this partnership brings responders a PFAS-free option designed for these challenging fires.

Thermal Stop® and Thermal Shield® are the only products on the market that address all four elements of the fire tetrahedron in lithium-ion battery fires. Thermal Stop®, a patented wetting agent, extinguishes lithium-ion fires and stops thermal runaway in seconds or minutes, with minimal water, and is also effective on Class A, B, D, and K fires. Its companion product, Thermal Shield®, stabilizes batteries after extinguishment for safe transport and storage. Both are PFAS-free, non-toxic, biodegradable, and independently certified to NFPA 18.

TLX Fire & Security will contribute to development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales, and their worldwide market presence will put these solutions in the hands of fire services around the world. Redline Fire Solutions brings deep firefighting knowledge and expertise in purpose-driven formula development, keeping the products grounded in the needs of the people who use them and supporting a continued pipeline of new products.

“The most effective fire protection solutions are born from the experience of those who face these dangers firsthand,” said Phil Worsman of Redline Fire Solutions. “As firefighters, we understand that innovation isn’t just about developing new technology. It’s about solving real-world problems, improving firefighter safety, and protecting lives, property, and the environment. Our mission is to bridge the gap between frontline experience and advanced fire suppression technology, ensuring the solutions we develop meet the demands of those who depend on them.”

“I am excited about TLX’s partnership with Redline and our shared goal of providing market-proven extinguishing
agents that can help save lives and property worldwide,” said Neil Karolek, CEO of TLX Fire & Security. “We look
forward to working together toward a successful outcome.”

About Redline Fire Solutions
For the past ten years, Redline Fire Solutions has been developing patented, purpose-driven firefighting agents that are safe for both firefighters and the environment. Guided by its motto, “Made for firefighters by firefighters,” the company draws on deep expertise in chemistry and hands-on firefighting experience to create products built for the realities of the fireground. Redline Fire Solutions remains committed to continued innovation, delivering solutions that protect the people who protect our communities, as well as the natural world.

About TLX Fire & Security
TLX Fire & Security, a division of TLX Technologies, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of actuation solutions and integrated technologies for the fire suppression industry. For more than 25 years, the company has delivered innovative products to fire protection markets worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, where it also maintains its design center, TLX operates production facilities in both the US and China.

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