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Recent fire tests have indicated the potential for ignition of certain antifreeze solutions discharged from automatic sprinkler systems. [4] The potential for ignition of an antifreeze spray and the influence of antifreeze solutions on sprinkler effectiveness involves several complex and contemporary research topics. This section provides a basic summary of relevant background information; a more complete discussion can be found in the report from Phase I of this project. [3]
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Code Consultants, Inc.. (2010). II Background. In: Antifreeze Solutions in Home Fire Sprinkler Systems. SpringerBriefs in Fire. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3840-3_2
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