This document describes the initial development, evolution, and use of reticulated polyurethane foam as an explosion suppression material in fuel tanks and dry bays. It provides historical data, design practice guidelines, references, laboratory test data, and service data gained from past experience. The products discussed in this document may be referred to as "Safety Foam," "Reticulated Polyurethane Foam," "Baffle and Inerting Material," or "Electrostatic Suppression Material." These generic terms for the products discussed in this document are not meant to imply any safety warranty. Each individual design application should be thoroughly proof tested prior to production installation.
SAE AIR4170B-2016 history
2021SAE AIR4170C-2021 Reticulated Polyurethane Foam Explosion Suppression Material for Fuel Systems and Dry Bays
2016SAE AIR4170B-2016 Reticulated Polyurethane Foam Explosion Suppression Material for Fuel Systems and Dry Bays
2007SAE AIR4170A-2007 Reticulated Polyurethane Foam Explosion Suppression Material for Fuel Systems and Dry Bays
1998SAE AIR4170A-1998 Reticulated Polyurethane Foam Explosion Suppression Material for Fuel Systems and Dry Bays
1991SAE AIR4170-1991 Reticulated Polyurethane Foam Explosion Suppression Material for Fuel Systems and Dry Bays