What Hazard Control Technologies does

Hazard Control Technologies (HCT) is a privately held US specialty chemicals and engineered systems company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Georgia. The firm designs, manufactures, and supplies F-500 EA Encapsulator Agent, a fluorine-free, biodegradable fire suppression concentrate that works on a molecular level — modifying water droplets with spherical micelles to encapsulate fuels, absorb heat, and interrupt the chemical chain reaction of a fire across Class A, B, C, D, and lithium-ion battery hazards simultaneously. Beyond the core agent, HCT operates an integrated portfolio of equipment (F-500 EA Fire Extinguishers, TKO/Piercing Nozzles, QAMU, CASS, Fire Cart, Fast Response Trailer), fixed systems (Diamond Doser proportioner, Bladder Tank, Pinnacle Firemiks, Micelle Mist water mist system, EV FirePro automatic EV battery suppression, VEEP vapor mitigation), ancillary agents (HydroLock, Pinnacle fluorine-free Class A foam, Dust Wash), and certified training programs (EVFF, Coal Bulk Storage, Coal Handling Hazards, Power Plant Hazards).

The business is industrial and enterprise in nature: products are sold via direct field sales with no public pricing, multi-year contracts in places, and professional services layered on for system design, NFPA compliance consulting (NFPA 18A, 18, 409, 88A, 13, 750), and on-site training. Revenue streams span product sales (agents and hardware), hardware sales (complete fixed systems), and professional services (training and consulting). Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with international channel partners, giving HCT a presence in the US, Turkey (48 airports), South Korea, and additional European and Asia Pacific markets.

The customer base spans fire service departments (e.g., Laval Fire Department for carcinogen research), automotive OEMs and EV manufacturers (Tesla, BMW, GM, Honda, Jaguar, Porsche, Bosch), battery and electronics (Panasonic, Duracell), utilities and infrastructure (ConEdison, Evergy, Johnson Controls, Port Authority NY/NJ), motorsport (Formula 1, Formula E), government/airports (Turkey 48 airports), and adjacent verticals (warehouse, petrochemical, recycling, data centers, marine). The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified and its products carry a broad compliance footprint, including UL Listing under NFPA 18, NFPA 18A Section 7.7, NFPA 409 hangar classification, FAA AC 150/5210-6E, Applus+ ETI 23/32306438, NEN NTA 8133, and EPA Modified 537 fluorine-free verification, supported by 15+ years of documented third-party testing on lithium-ion battery fires across multiple continents.

Name

Hazard Control Technologies

Legal name

Hazard Control Technologies

Website

https://hct-world.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hazard Control Technologies, founded in 1997 in Fayetteville, Georgia, manufactures F-500 EA Encapsulator Agent, a fluorine-free multi-class fire suppression concentrate, alongside proportioning equipment, fixed suppression systems, and certified training sold to fire departments, automotive OEMs, aviation, petrochemical, and battery energy storage customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire suppression equipment and chemicals

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Fire suppression systems
• Encapsulator fire agents
• Lithium-ion battery protection
• Industrial fire protection
• Firefighting training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Fire Suppression Chemical Agents: Sale of F-500 EA Encapsulator Agent concentrate in various concentrations (0.5%-3% depending on fire class) and packaging sizes (5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, 250-gallon totes, 275-gallon totes). Pinnacle Class A fluorine-free foam also sold with proportioning rates at 0.1%-1.0%.
2. Fire Suppression Equipment and Systems: Sale of equipment including fire extinguishers (F-500 EA Fire Extinguisher with Misting Nozzle or Straight Bore options), QAMU, TKO Nozzle, Piercing Nozzle, CASS, Fire Cart, Fast Response Trailer. Complete fixed systems including EV FirePro systems (Domestic, Plus, Signature tiers), Diamond Doser pump units, Bladder Tank systems, and Pinnacle Firemiks.
3. Training and Certification Services: On-site training programs including Every Vehicle Fire Fighter (EVFF), Coal Bulk Storage Fire Response, Coal Handling Hazards Awareness, and Power Plant Hazards Awareness. Certifications offered at Firefighter, Certified Specialist, and Certified Instructor levels.
4. Consulting Services: Expert consulting services for fire protection system design, NFPA compliance (NFPA 409, NFPA 88A, NFPA 13, NFPA 750, NFPA 18A), and customized fire safety plans for aircraft hangars and industrial facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hazard Control Technologies (HCT) develops, manufactures, and distributes fire suppression chemical agents, equipment, and engineered systems built around its proprietary F-500 EA Encapsulator Technology. The company sells fire suppression agents, proportioning hardware, water mist and vapor mitigation systems, mobile firefighting units, and complementary specialty agents (e.g., HydroLock, Dust Wash, Pinnacle foam) alongside firefighting training and consulting services.

Product overview

Hazard Control Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire suppression solutions anchored by its core Encapsulator Technology. The main product line centers on F-500 EA Encapsulator Agent, a fluorine-free, biodegradable agent that works on all four elements of the fire tetrahedron simultaneously, providing protection against Class A, B, C, D fires and lithium-ion battery hazards on flammability, explosivity, and toxicity levels. Pinnacle Fluorine-Free Foam provides a Class A foam alternative. The company offers complementary equipment including the Diamond Doser proportioner (Applus+ certified), specialized nozzles (TKO, Piercing), mobile units (QAMU, CASS, Fire Cart, Fast Response Trailer), and fixed systems (Bladder Tank, Firemiks). Advanced systems include the EV FirePro (automatic EV battery suppression), F-500 EA Micelle Mist water mist system, and VEEP vapor mitigation system. The portfolio also includes training programs (EVFF, Coal, Power Plant) and specialty agents (HydroLock, Dust Wash). Products work together through the Diamond Doser integration with existing sprinkler infrastructure or as standalone systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• F-500 EA: Encapsulator Agent - a fluorine-free, biodegradable fire suppression agent that works at the molecular level to extinguish fires across multiple classes including Class A, B, C, D, and lithium-ion battery fires
• Diamond Doser
• Pinnacle
• EV FirePro
• EV FirePro Domestic
• EV FirePro Plus
• EV FirePro Signature
• F-500 EA Micelle Mist

Products and services

• F-500 EA Encapsulator Agent Multi-class (A, B, C, D, and lithium-ion) fire suppression agent that encapsulates fuel and interrupts the chemical chain reaction of fire; intended for industrial, municipal fire, military, and specialized firefighting applications.
• Pinnacle Fluorine-Free Foam Fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrate designed to be used in combination with F-500 EA agent for Class A and Class B fires, providing a fluorine-free option for environmentally sensitive applications.
• Diamond Doser Proportioner Proportioning equipment that accurately meters F-500 EA encapsulator agent into water supplies at variable flow rates for industrial, marine, and municipal fire suppression systems.
• F-500 EA Micelle Mist Water Mist System Water mist system combining F-500 EA encapsulation technology with fine water droplets to deliver cooling and fire suppression, with claimed heat absorption up to 10 times faster than water alone.
• EV FirePro System Automated lithium-ion battery fire suppression system with thermal detection that deploys F-500 EA encapsulator agent to suppress electric vehicle, battery storage, and other lithium-ion battery fires, including saltwater battery configurations.
• VEEP Vapor Mitigation System Vapor mitigation system that encapsulates and neutralizes flammable vapors released from stored chemicals and fuels, used in warehouse storage and logistics environments to reduce vapor-cloud ignition risk.
• F-500 EA Fire Extinguisher Portable, pre-charged fire extinguisher filled with F-500 EA encapsulator agent for multi-class fire response in industrial facilities, workshops, and first-responder vehicles.
• F-500 EA Mobile Fire Suppression Units Family of mobile, rapid-deploy fire suppression units (QAMU, CASS, Fire Cart, Fast Response Trailer, Bladder Tank) built around F-500 EA agent delivery for industrial sites, fire departments, and remote locations.
• F-500 EA Specialty Nozzles Specialty nozzles including the TKO Nozzle and Piercing Nozzle designed to deliver F-500 EA encapsulator agent into obstructed fires, deep-seated fires, and hard-to-reach compartments.
• HydroLock Agent Specialty agent for cleaning up glycol, coolant, antifreeze, and hydraulic fluid residues after spills or fires, applied by industrial users and hazmat teams.
• Dust Wash Agent Specialty agent for dust suppression and washdown of bulk industrial materials, applied at coal-handling, recycling, and bulk storage operations.
• Fire Safety Training Programs Structured fire safety training programs covering electric vehicle fires (Every Vehicle Fire Fighter), coal bulk storage fire response, coal handling hazards awareness, and power plant hazards awareness, delivered to industrial and municipal first responders.
• Fire Protection Consulting Services Consulting services covering fire risk assessment, hazard control engineering, application design, and integration support for industrial facilities, fire departments, and government customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10x faster heat absorption than water alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Applus+coreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2023International inspection, testing, and certification company that certified the EV FirePro system for parking structure fire protection under ETI 23/32306438 after certification testing in Spain.
• Laval Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership with Ottawa University conducting comprehensive study on F-500 EA's ability to reduce carcinogen toxin exposure in firefighting. Study conducted in loving memory of firefighter Langis Villeneuve who passed away from cancer in 2020 at 54 years old.
• University of OttawacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership with Laval Fire Department to scientifically document F-500 EA's ability to reduce firefighter carcinogen exposure. Study demonstrates that use from day one could have minimized water usage, smoke production, and firefighter hours while preventing inhalation of carcinogenic fumes.
• State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Beijing Institute of Technology in 2022 investigating advantages of proportioning F-500 EA concentrates into water mist systems for lithium-ion battery protection. Study demonstrated up to 3x cooling capacity compared to water mist alone.
• Beijing Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for third-party testing of F-500 EA with water mist systems. Demonstrated hydrogen concentration reduction during battery thermal runaway and accelerated endothermic reaction.
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership conducting Comparison of Fire Suppression Techniques on Lithium Ion Battery Pack Fires study at NIOSH Pittsburgh Mining Research Division. Study demonstrates water mist suppression with F-500 EA additive better suppresses lithium-ion battery pack fires.
• Turkey Government - 48 AirportsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish government has adopted F-500 EA for handling lithium-ion battery hazards in 48 airports nationwide. Represents major government contract for aviation fire protection.
• Recycled Materials Association (ReMA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHCT is an active member of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), supporting recycling facility fire safety initiatives and industry education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global fire-protection and building-systems incumbent through the Tyco/ANSUL/CHEMGUARD franchises. Directly comparable as a supplier of special hazard fire suppression agents, proportioning systems, and integrated fire protection across industrial and commercial segments.
• 3M: Manufactures the Novec clean-agent and legacy AFFF lines used in special hazard suppression. Comparable as a competing specialty fire suppression chemical supplier with global distribution and heavy AHJ/specifier presence, though now exiting PFAS-based foam.
• Chemours: Producer of fluorinated firefighting foams (Capstone repellent chemistries and AFFF). Directly comparable to HCT's fluorine-free positioning as competitors in the aviation/industrial foam market currently being restructured by PFAS regulation.

Direct peers

• Dr. Sthamer: Hamburg-based specialty foam and fire suppression agent manufacturer focused on alcohol-resistant and fluorine-free foams. Closely comparable to HCT's Pinnacle and F-500 EA product lines for industrial, marine, and aviation customers.
• Angus Fire: Specialty foam and firefighting agent manufacturer serving aviation, petrochemical, and military markets globally. Directly comparable to HCT's special hazard suppression offering and aviation customers.
• Fike Corporation: Manufactures fire protection systems including clean-agent suppression, explosion protection, and alarm systems for industrial facilities. Comparable as an integrated special hazard suppression provider competing in similar petrochemical and energy end markets.
• National Foam: Specialty foam manufacturer producing Class A and Class B firefighting foams, including fluorine-free options. Directly comparable to HCT as a competing foam/agent supplier with aviation and industrial customers.
• Bio-Ex: French fluorine-free foam specialist supplying ecologically responsible fire suppression agents. Closely comparable to HCT's Pinnacle and F-500 EA fluorine-free narrative and to its aviation/industrial customer overlap.
• Dafo Vehicle Fire Suppression: Specializes in fire suppression systems for vehicles, battery energy storage, and industrial equipment. Directly comparable to HCT's EV FirePro and Micelle Mist offerings in the Li-ion and e-mobility end markets.

Emerging players

• Firexo: UK-based emerging player marketing a multi-class liquid fire extinguishing agent. Comparable as a next-generation, non-foam fire suppression entrant competing for the same fluorine-free, multi-class narrative that HCT leads with F-500 EA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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