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MSA G1 SCBA vs SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Fire Safety & Rescue.
Fire Safety & Rescue
MSA G1 SCBA
by MSA Safety Incorporated
Open-circuit, positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus certified to NFPA 1970 (2025 Edition) for structural firefighting, ARFF, and industrial rescue operations.
Fire Safety & Rescue
SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO
by suolong
AFFF aviation-fuel firefighting foam concentrate (ARFF), ICAO Level B
| Cost of ownership | MSA G1 SCBA | SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 1 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | MSA G1 SCBA | SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder pressure options | 2216 / 4500 / 5500 psig | — |
| Rated service times | 30 / 45 / 60 min | — |
| PASS pre-alarm (immobility) | ~20 s | — |
| PASS full alarm (immobility) | 30 s | — |
| Low-air warning threshold (4500 psig system) | 1575 psig | — |
| EOSTI trigger (4500 psig system) | 31 % remaining | — |
| Facepiece weight | <1.5 lb | — |
| Minimum operating temperature | -25 / -32 | — |
| Facepiece sizes | Small / Medium / Large | — |
| Cylinder material | Carbon composite (standard, Eclipse, Super Light variants) | — |
| Composite cylinder service life | 15 years | — |
| Certifications | NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 · NFPA 1970 (2025 Ed.) · SEI · OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 | — |
| Foam type | — | AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) |
| Mixture ratio | — | 3% |
| Density (25°C) | — | 1.00 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity (20°C) | — | 2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity (0°C) | — | 5 mm²/s |
| Appearance | — | Pale yellow liquid |
| pH (20°C) | — | 7.5 |
| Precipitate | — | ≤0.2 % V/V |
| Spreading coefficient | — | Positive mN/m |
| Freezing point | — | ≤ −15 °C |
| Foam expansion ratio | — | ≥ 7.5 |
| 25% drainage time | — | ≥ 4 min |
| Storage temperature | — | −10 to +60 °C |
| Shelf life | — | Up to 15 years (unopened) |
| Water compatibility | — | Soft, hard, fresh, brackish and sea water |
| Agent compatibility | — | All dry powders and known finished foams |
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