Perimeter Solutions Earns GreenScreen Certification For SOLBERG 3% MIL-SPEC Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam Concentrate

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Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM) announces that its SOLBERG 3% MIL-SPEC Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam is the first fluorine-free foam concentrate on the Department of Defense Qualified Products List to be GreenScreen Certified by Clean Production Action. This certification confirms the absence of intentionally added PFAS in the product, meeting strict Clean Production Action standards.

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Environmental Scientist

The certification of SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam (SFFF) as GreenScreen Certified® represents a pivotal shift towards environmentally sustainable firefighting solutions. The absence of per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in this product is a substantial development given the persistent and bioaccumulative nature of PFAS, which have been linked to adverse human health effects and environmental degradation. The transition from traditional aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) to fluorine-free foam reduces the potential environmental impact, particularly in aquatic ecosystems where PFAS can accumulate. This move aligns with broader regulatory and societal trends favoring the reduction of hazardous substances in industrial products.

Market Research Analyst

The inclusion of SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF on the Department of Defense Qualified Products List (QPL) and its subsequent GreenScreen Certification® may have a positive impact on Perimeter Solutions' market position. As regulatory scrutiny on PFAS intensifies, demand for fluorine-free firefighting foams is expected to grow. Perimeter Solutions' early entry into this market, coupled with the certification, could provide a competitive advantage and potentially increase its market share in the firefighting foam sector. This certification may also enhance the company's reputation among environmentally conscious stakeholders, potentially leading to increased sales and partnerships with government and civilian entities seeking sustainable alternatives.

Toxicology Expert

The GreenScreen Certified® Standard for Firefighting Foam sets a high bar for product safety, requiring comprehensive ingredient disclosure and scoring based on acute aquatic toxicity. The certification of SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF indicates a lower toxicological risk profile compared to traditional firefighting foams that contain PFAS. This is crucial for the health and safety of both the environment and the populations exposed to these chemicals, including firefighters and communities near facilities where such foams are used. The reduction of exposure to PFAS through the use of certified fluorine-free foams may contribute to a decrease in associated health risks, such as cancer and immune system effects, which have been attributed to PFAS exposure.

• GreenScreen Certification® confirms there is zero intentionally added PFAS in the Fluorine-Free Product and that it meets Clean Production Action standards

• SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF is the first fluorine-free foam concentrate to be added to the Department of Defense Qualified Products List and earn Green Screen Certification®

Clayton, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - February 20, 2024) - Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM), a leading global manufacturer of high-quality fire retardant and firefighting foam, announced today that its SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam is the first fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrate on the Department of Defense Qualified Products List (QPL) to be GreenScreen Certified^® by Clean Production Action (CPA). Firefighting foams that are GreenScreen Certified® meet stringent requirements established by CPA and are confirmed to be fluorine-free with no intentionally added per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs).

GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals is a globally recognized chemical hazard assessment method that specifies progress toward the use of increasingly safer chemicals. The GreenScreen Certified® Standard for Firefighting Foam requires the manufacturer to provide GreenScreen with a complete list of chemical ingredients used in the foam concentrate, then scores the foam for acute aquatic toxicity through in-depth analytical testing to certify the foam does not use PFAS as well as over 2,000 other chemicals.

When SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF was added to the DoD QPL in September 2023, that gave airport authorities and other government agencies that are required to use MIL-SPEC-qualified products the ability to transition from aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) to fluorine-free. Since then, Perimeter Solutions has helped hundreds of airports and U.S. military bases make the transition to fluorine-free foam.

"This is a significant milestone for Perimeter Solutions and SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF," says Craig McDonnell, VP Fire Suppression Americas & Prevention & Protection Retardant at Perimeter Solutions. "After the MIL-SPEC product was added to the QPL, we talked with representatives from multiple airports who were eager to make the transition to fluorine-free foam technology, but wanted to wait until there was a product that was GreenScreen Certified®. Now that we have earned this designation, we are poised to help these airports make the switch to more environmentally responsible firefighting technology."

For more information about Perimeter Solutions and SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF, visit https://www.perimeter-solutions.com/en/class-b-foam/3-mil-spec-sfff.

Perimeter Solutions' SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC SFF is the first fluorine-free foam concentrate on the DoD Qualified Products List to be GreenScreen Certified®.

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The GreenScreen Certified® designation means that Clean Production Action has confirmed SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF is fluorine-free with no intentionally added per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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About Perimeter Solutions

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM) is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality firefighting products and lubricant additives. The company develops products that impact critically important issues of life - issues where there often is no room for error and the job doesn't offer second chances. At Perimeter, we characterize the solutions we develop as 'Trusted Solutions that Save' - because it underscores what we are trying to accomplish for our customers and the world at large. Perimeter Solutions produces major brands known throughout the world like PHOS-CHEK® and FIRE-TROL® retardant, foam concentrates and gel products; AUXQUIMIA® and SOLBERG® firefighting foam concentrates; and BIOGEMA® extinguishing agents and retardants. For more info on how we use our experience, responsibility, and integrity to deliver trusted solutions that help improve firefighting performance, visit: www.perimeter-solutions.com.

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FAQ

What certification did the SOLBERG 3% MIL-SPEC Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam receive?

The foam concentrate received GreenScreen Certification by Clean Production Action.

What is the significance of being GreenScreen Certified?

Being GreenScreen Certified confirms that the product is fluorine-free with no intentionally added PFAS, meeting stringent environmental standards.

When was SOLBERG 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF added to the Department of Defense Qualified Products List?

The product was added to the DoD QPL in September 2023.

What transition does the certification allow for airports and government agencies?

The certification allows them to transition from aqueous film-forming foam to fluorine-free foam technology.

Who is the VP Fire Suppression Americas & Prevention & Protection Retardant at Perimeter Solutions?

Craig McDonnell is the VP Fire Suppression Americas & Prevention & Protection Retardant at Perimeter Solutions.