{"product_id":"30lb-ansul-redline-cartridge-met-l-kyl","title":"30LB Ansul Redline Cartridge (MET-L-KYL)","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eAnsul Red Line ML-I-30-G | 30 LB MET-L-KYL Cartridge Extinguisher | Pyrophoric Metal Alkyl\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-section { max-width: 100%; margin: 2rem 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; }\n  .accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; }\n  .accordion-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 2rem 0; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #333; }\n  .accordion-header:hover, .accordion-header:focus { color: #333; background: none; outline: none; }\n  .accordion-title { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 500; }\n  .accordion-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }\n  .accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-content { max-height: none; }\n  .accordion-content-inner { font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; padding-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .accordion-content-inner p { margin: 0 0 1rem 0; }\n  .accordion-content-inner ul { margin: 0 0 1rem 0; padding-left: 2rem; }\n  .accordion-content-inner li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }\n  .accordion-content-inner h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: #333; margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem 0; }\n  .specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }\n  .specs-table th, .specs-table td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 1.4rem; text-align: left; }\n  .specs-table th { background-color: #f5f5f5; font-weight: 600; color: #333; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Ansul Red Line ML-I-30-G (Part No. 418291) is a 30 lb cartridge-operated hand-portable fire extinguisher charged with MET-L-KYL dry chemical — a sodium bicarbonate-based agent specifically formulated for suppressing fires involving pyrophoric metal alkyls, including triethylaluminum and similar compounds that ignite spontaneously on contact with air. This is a highly specialized industrial unit for chemical processing, petrochemical, and semiconductor facilities handling metal alkyl compounds at commercial scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: The ML-I-30-G is Not UL Listed.\u003c\/strong\u003e MET-L-KYL agent addresses a unique hazard that falls outside standard UL fire extinguisher test protocols. The absence of a UL listing reflects the specialized nature of the pyrophoric metal alkyl hazard, not a product deficiency. This unit is specified by fire protection engineers for facilities where metal alkyl compounds are documented process hazards. Consult your authorized Ansul distributor and fire protection engineer before specifying this unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eMET-L-KYL Agent and Pyrophoric Hazards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePyrophoric metal alkyls — including triethylaluminum, triisobutylaluminum, and similar organometallic compounds — ignite on contact with air and react violently with water. Standard dry chemical agents, water, foam, and CO2 are either ineffective or dangerous on these fires. MET-L-KYL is sodium bicarbonate-based and specifically formulated to suppress these fires without triggering the violent secondary reactions that other agents produce. The agent interrupts combustion and forms a protective barrier that reduces re-ignition risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eRed Line Cartridge-Operated Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator Fill Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e The indicator fill cap pops up a red stem when the unit is pressurized, providing an immediate visual readiness confirmation during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge-Operated Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agent and propellant are stored separately. The agent tank remains at atmospheric pressure until activation, providing reliable long-term standby performance in industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField Recharge:\u003c\/strong\u003e After discharge, the unit can be recharged on-site by a certified technician using Ansul-approved MET-L-KYL agent. Do not substitute any other dry chemical agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Year Limited Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ansul's 12-year limited warranty from date of delivery to the original end-user purchaser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eApplications and Use Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe ML-I-30-G is specified for facilities where pyrophoric metal alkyl compounds are handled at industrial or commercial scale:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Processing Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facilities producing or using trialkyl aluminum compounds in polymerization catalyst systems and chemical synthesis processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetrochemical Facilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Areas where metal-organic catalysts used in polyethylene, polypropylene, and related processes are stored or handled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemiconductor Manufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Process areas handling metal-organic precursor compounds used in chemical vapor deposition and epitaxial growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResearch and Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laboratories and pilot plants conducting organometallic chemistry at scale where pyrophoric metal alkyl fire risk is documented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnsul (A Johnson Controls Brand)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eML-I-30-G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e418291\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge-Operated Hand Portable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgent Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMET-L-KYL (Sodium Bicarbonate-Based, Pyrophoric Metal Alkyl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgent Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 lbs (13.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL\/ULC Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot UL Listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharged Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 lbs (15.9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.77 lbs\/sec (0.35 kg\/sec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDischarge Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 19 Seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-65°F to 120°F (-54°C to 49°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndicator Fill Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-Year Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL, ULC, FM, USCG Approved (Not UL Listed for fire class rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eCompliance and Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe ML-I-30-G requires NFPA 10 maintenance with additional considerations for the specialized MET-L-KYL agent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonthly Visual Inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify the nitrogen cartridge safety seal is intact, the pull pin and tamper seal are in place, and the indicator fill cap shows no pressurization at rest. Confirm the unit is accessible and inspection tags are current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A certified technician familiar with MET-L-KYL agent must inspect all components and verify agent condition. Do not substitute any other dry chemical agent for MET-L-KYL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Year Internal Examination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full internal inspection per NFPA 10 including agent removal and replacement with fresh Ansul-approved MET-L-KYL agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Year Hydrostatic Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e The carbon steel agent tank must undergo hydrostatic pressure testing per NFPA 10 and DOT requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy is this unit Not UL Listed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eUL fire extinguisher listing programs test against standardized fire classes. Pyrophoric metal alkyl fires are outside the scope of standard UL test protocols. The unit is manufactured to Ansul's quality standards and is approved by UL, ULC, FM, and USCG — the Not UL Listed notation refers specifically to the absence of a standard fire class rating, not a product quality concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy can't I use a standard dry chemical extinguisher on a pyrophoric metal alkyl fire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePyrophoric metal alkyls react violently with moisture, and many dry chemical agents contain moisture-absorbing components that can cause dangerous secondary reactions on these fires. Water, foam, and CO2 are contraindicated. 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