How Battery Safe Australia’s battery fire extinguishers are designed to work — and why we built them.
Lithium-ion Battery Fires Require a Different Approach
Lithium-ion battery fires behave differently to traditional fires.
Once a battery enters thermal runaway, it can generate its own heat and re-ignite even after the initial flames appear suppressed.
That means fire response isn’t just about extinguishing visible flames. It’s about cooling, controlling and reducing the risk of re-ignition.
How BSA Extinguishers Work
BSA extinguishers use BSA900™, a lithium-focused suppression agent designed for cooling, wetting and surface adhesion.
BSA900™ is designed to spread across hot battery surfaces, reduce surface tension and maintain longer contact than plain water alone.
In practice, that means:
- Absorbing heat to help reduce battery temperature
- Clinging to surfaces for extended cooling contact
- Helping to suppress flame and reduce oxygen exposure
Designed for Real-World Battery Risks
BSA extinguishers are designed for places where lithium battery risks are increasingly common:
- Homes and garages
- E-bike and e-scooter storage areas
- Power tool charging zones
- Solar battery systems
- EV charging areas and workshops
They are designed to be accessible, straightforward to deploy and suitable for early-stage intervention — before a battery fire escalates.
Why We Built This
Battery Safe Australia was built around a simple belief: purpose-built battery fire protection should be accessible to everyday Australians — not only to buildings with high-end suppression systems already built in.
Lithium batteries are part of everyday life — from e-bikes and power tools to home solar storage. Battery Safe Australia exists to make practical, purpose-built protection just as easy to access.
Supplier Authorisation
Battery Safe Australia is authorised by PRI-SAFETY to market, white-label and sell PRI900 products in Australia under the BSA900™ brand.
Looking Ahead
Lithium-ion battery fire safety is still an evolving category in Australia. AS/NZS 1841 is an important portable extinguisher standard but it is not a dedicated lithium battery fire standard. Battery Safe Australia is pursuing the relevant available Australian standards pathway including AS/NZS 1841 alignment/certification where applicable.
Our bigger ambition is to help lead this category and support clearer Australian guidance, stronger education and the development of a dedicated lithium battery fire standard as the market matures.