National Foam – AFFF manufacturer

Tracing its origins back to James Boyd & Brother of Philadelphia, National Foam has been distributing firefighting equipment and supplies, including AFFF, for decades nationwide. Headquartered in Angier, North Carolina, the company manufactures Centurion 3%, which is used to put out blazes involving hydrocarbon fuels such as crude oil and gasoline. Two other products of National Foam are Aer-O-Lite 3% Cold Foam and Aer-O-Water 1%. Ever since the devastating health effects of PFAS exposure came to light, more and more firefighters affected by toxic exposure have been filing claims with the responsible manufacturers. If you were injured by AFFF exposure, do not hesitate to contact our skilled attorneys.

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A short history of National Foam, AFFF manufacturing, and lawsuits

In January 2024, multiple companies making or selling materials containing PFAS, including National Foam, were listed as defendants in a lawsuit filed by New Hanover County. A lot of the contamination with these dangerous chemicals originates from factories, but a considerable amount comes from the use of AFFF, which was "common practice" among local fire departments, according to the lawsuit. The toxic chemicals in AFFF caused "widespread PFAS contamination," according to the legal documents.

The firefighting foam posed risks to firefighters and residents due to having contaminated the environment, states the county release. Other AFFF manufacturers involved in this lawsuit include the following:

On April 10, 2024, the office of Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state of Indiana against National Foam, as well as 21 other manufacturers, claiming they knew the health dangers of PFAS exposure. "The injury caused by PFAS contamination to the state of Indiana, the wellbeing of its residents, and its natural resources, is indivisible and attributable to all Defendants," states the lawsuit. Furthermore, the office claims that the AFFF manufacturers violated state and federal environmental regulations, as well as the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act and the Indiana Product Liability Act.

These companies were also sued by the office of Attorney General Todd Rokita:

Dynax Corporation

Buckeye Fire Equipment

3M Company

Tyco Fire Products

Du Pont de Nemours

The Chemours Company

Our compassionate attorneys will help you file your AFFF exposure claim with National Foam

With over 35 years of experience in assisting toxic exposure victims, our attorneys are ready to offer you quality legal assistance if you are a civilian or military firefighter whose health was affected by AFFF exposure. To initiate the legal process, we will only request your employment or military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records with your diagnosis.

Following a careful and thorough evaluation of your situation, our skilled legal team will determine whether you are eligible to file an AFFF exposure claim with National Foam. If you qualify, we will start working on your case as soon as possible so you can benefit from the maximum financial compensation you are entitled to from the liable manufacturer.