Stroud Safety Systems are designed to achieve the concentration within ten seconds, whereupon combustion cannot occur. Any size enclosed area will be protected as long as a 5-percent concentration of NOVEC is present. Once the agent is diluted with fresh air to below the 5-percent concentration, the system begins to lose its effectiveness.

NOVEC has proven effective on the flammable portions of Class A fires (wood, paper, etc.), Class B fires (flammable liquid and gas), and Class C fires (electrical). It has also been found effective on deep-seated Class A fires if sufficient soaking time is allowed to dissipate the heat.

The DuPont Company concludes that NOVEC when used in concentrations of up to 7-percent by volume for several minutes, can be used in the presence of humans with a high degree of safety. Research has proven that concentrations of up to 7% by volume of NOVEC produce no harmful lasting physical effects on humans. However, in concentrations exceeding 7-percent, tests have shown that subjects experience feelings of lightheadedness and reduced dexterity. Under normal conditions, the agent does not have corrosive or other adverse effects on metal or plastic components. All Stroud Fire Suppression Systems include all mounting hardware, 3 deployment nozzles, 25' of tubing, and 8' of cut-to-fit pull cable.