Antari - FLH5 - Thin Fast Dissipating Fog Fluid – 5 Litres

Antari FLH5 Thin Fast Dissipating Fog Fluid – 5 Litres

Create a light, fast-clearing atmospheric effect with Antari FLH5 Extremely Thin & Fast Dissipating Fog Fluid – 5 Litres, a professional fog liquid developed for compatible Antari fog machines and fazers.

Unlike dense or long-hang fog formulations, FLH is designed specifically to create a thin atmospheric effect that dissipates quickly. This makes it particularly useful for theatre, touring, concerts, film, television, broadcast, live events and professional lighting applications where atmosphere needs to enhance beams without remaining heavily suspended for an extended period.

Antari currently defines FLH as:

Extremely Thin & Fast Dissipating Fog Fluid.

Supplied in a practical 5-litre container, FLH5 is an excellent professional fluid choice for venues, production companies, technicians, lighting departments, touring crews, studios, schools and AV companies using compatible Antari equipment.

Extremely Thin Atmosphere with Fast Dissipation

FLH is designed for applications where a lighter atmospheric effect is required.

Rather than creating an extremely dense cloud that remains suspended for a long period, FLH produces a thinner fog characteristic with comparatively rapid dissipation.

This makes it particularly useful for:

• Subtle lighting enhancement
• Theatre productions
• Concert lighting
• Touring shows
• Film and television
• Broadcast studios
• Photography
• Corporate events
• Conferences
• Exhibitions
• Live performances
• Short atmospheric cues

FLH can provide enough suspended atmosphere to help reveal professional lighting effects while allowing the air to clear more quickly than a dedicated long-hang fluid.

Actual clearing time will always depend on ventilation, HVAC, room volume, stage fans, open doors, audience movement and other environmental conditions.

Ideal Where Heavy Fog Is Not Required

Not every production needs thick fog.

In many professional lighting environments, the goal is simply to introduce enough atmosphere to reveal:

• Moving-light beams
• Gobos
• Backlighting
• Side lighting
• Lasers
• Colour effects
• Scenic light shafts
• Profile fixtures
• Beam fixtures

without creating an obvious heavy cloud across the performance area.

FLH’s thin atmospheric characteristic makes it particularly useful where the lighting should remain the focus.

This can be valuable in theatres, broadcast studios, corporate events and camera environments where excessively dense fog may obscure performers, scenery, screens or sightlines.

Fast Dissipation for Greater Atmospheric Control

One of FLH’s defining characteristics is its fast dissipation.

A fast-clearing fluid can be valuable when:

• The atmosphere needs to change between scenes
• A venue does not want persistent fog
• Camera takes require atmospheric resets
• A corporate presentation follows a lighting sequence
• Projection or video content needs a clearer environment
• Short lighting effects are required
• Atmospheric density needs regular adjustment

Compared with a long-hang formulation, FLH gives operators greater ability to create atmosphere temporarily rather than continuously building density throughout the room.

Theatre and Performing Arts

FLH5 is particularly useful in theatrical environments where a subtle atmospheric layer is preferred.

Potential applications include:

• Plays
• Musical theatre
• Dance productions
• Ballet
• Opera
• School productions
• Touring theatre
• Performing arts showcases
• Scenic lighting
• Backlighting
• Short special-effects cues

In many theatre productions, the desired effect is not visible “smoke” but simply enough atmospheric material to make lighting beams and scenic depth more apparent.

FLH can help produce that result without the extended atmospheric persistence associated with dense long-hang fluids.

Atmospheric effects should always be coordinated with stage management, production management and venue operations.

Concerts and Touring Productions

Professional concert lighting often relies on atmospheric effects to reveal moving lights and beam fixtures.

FLH may be useful when a lighting designer wants:

• Visible beam effects
• Reduced overall fog density
• Faster clearing between cues
• More subtle concert atmosphere
• Greater control in smaller venues
• Less persistent atmosphere following effects

Potential applications include:

• Concert tours
• Club shows
• Festival stages
• Theatre concerts
• Awards events
• Live broadcasts
• Corporate entertainment
• Artist showcases

Touring crews should always adjust output to suit each venue.

A small theatre with limited ventilation may hold FLH longer than expected, while a large venue with powerful HVAC may require more frequent machine output.

Film and Television Applications

Fast-dissipating atmosphere can be especially useful across film and television.

Potential applications include:

• Television studios
• Feature films
• Commercial shoots
• Music videos
• Broadcast productions
• Photography
• Studio performances
• Scenic backlighting
• Visible window light
• Short atmospheric effects

Camera production often requires precise control over atmospheric density.

A small amount of fog may appear significantly stronger when backlit or viewed through a camera than it does to the naked eye.

FLH’s thinner characteristic can make it easier to build atmosphere gradually.

Its faster dissipation can also help when a scene needs to be reset between takes.

Film and TV Continuity

Atmospheric continuity can become challenging when a dense long-hang fluid remains present between takes.

With FLH, production teams may find it easier to adjust atmosphere as the scene develops.

For repeatable results, record:

• Fog-machine output
• Cue duration
• Time between fog output and camera roll
• Fan settings
• HVAC conditions
• Door positions
• Camera exposure
• Lighting settings

Always conduct tests under the actual production lighting and camera system.

Broadcast and Studio Production

Thin fog can be useful in controlled studio environments where beam enhancement is required without filling the set with visibly dense fog.

Potential applications include:

• Live music broadcasts
• Entertainment television
• Studio performances
• Streaming productions
• Awards programs
• Promotional shoots
• Photography
• Video production

FLH should still be used conservatively around cameras, LED screens and projection because even thin atmosphere can significantly affect contrast and image appearance.

Professional 5-Litre Format

The 5-litre FLH5 format provides a practical balance between professional fluid capacity and manageable handling.

It is suitable for:

• Theatre venues
• Touring crews
• Production companies
• Film departments
• Television studios
• Lighting suppliers
• AV companies
• Schools
• Performing arts centres
• Equipment-hire businesses

The container is large enough for regular professional use while remaining easier to store, transport and transfer than a larger bulk container.

FLH Compared with Regular FLG Fog Fluid

Antari distinguishes FLH from its regular FLG formulation.

FLG: Regular Dense & Regular Dissipating

FLH: Extremely Thin & Fast Dissipating

Choose FLG where the production needs a balanced general-purpose fog.

Choose FLH where the production needs:

• Thinner atmosphere
• Faster clearing
• More subtle beam enhancement
• Reduced atmospheric persistence

This makes FLH particularly useful where visual subtlety and atmospheric control are more important than maximum fog density.

FLH Compared with FLR

FLH and FLR both clear quickly, but their initial density is very different.

FLH: Extremely Thin & Fast Dissipating

FLR: Extra Dense & Extremely Fast Dissipating

Choose FLH where you need a light, subtle atmospheric effect.

Choose FLR where you need a strong, dense burst that disappears extremely quickly.

That difference is particularly useful when selecting fluids for theatrical cues, concerts and camera work.

FLH Compared with Long-Hang FLZ

FLH and FLZ sit on very different sides of the atmospheric spectrum.

FLH is designed around thin output and fast dissipation.

FLZ is designed around super-dense output and super-long persistence.

Use FLH for:

• Subtle atmosphere
• Faster resets
• Shorter lighting effects
• Film and television work
• Situations where heavy atmospheric build-up is undesirable

A long-hang formulation will generally be better where persistent scenic atmosphere or continuous beam visibility is the creative priority.

Compatible Antari Machines

Antari currently lists FLH as compatible with a substantial range of its professional fog and fazer equipment.

Examples include:

• Antari F-1 Fazer
• Antari M-5
• Antari M-8
• Antari M-10
• Antari W-508
• Antari Z-350
• Antari Z-390
• Antari Z-800III
• Antari Z-1200III
• Antari Z-1500III
• Antari Z-3000III

Compatibility should always be checked against the exact machine and its current operating manual.

Important F-1 Compatibility Note

Antari’s current F-1 documentation includes a specific note for FLH.

For the F-1 Fazer, Antari states:

FLH machines manufactured after May 2020 should be set to FLG.

This means operators should not treat fluid compatibility as universal across all machine revisions.

Always check:

1. Exact machine model
2. Manufacture date where relevant
3. Operating manual
4. Fluid settings
5. Current Antari recommendations

This is particularly important for older rental or touring inventory.

Why the Correct Fog Fluid Matters

Different Antari fluids are formulated to produce deliberately different atmospheric behaviour.

The machine, heater, pump and fluid work together as a system.

Fluid choice can affect:

• Density
• Dissipation
• Visual appearance
• Cue timing
• Atmospheric persistence
• Machine output
• Production control

Selecting FLH specifically for its thin and fast-dissipating properties allows the production team to create an effect that behaves very differently from standard or long-hang fog.

FLH Is Fog Fluid, Not Dedicated Haze Fluid

FLH can produce a subtle atmosphere that may be useful for beam enhancement, but it should not automatically be marketed as dedicated haze fluid.

Antari maintains separate HZL haze fluids for dedicated haze machines.

FLH remains part of Antari’s Fog Fluid range.

This distinction is important because fog and haze machines can use different heater systems, fluid formulations and output methods.

Use the fluid specified for the exact machine.

Not Dedicated Low-Fog Fluid

FLH is also not a low-fog or ground-hugging fluid.

Antari lists dedicated FLL Low Fog Fluid separately from the FLH fog-fluid family.

Producing true low-lying fog generally depends on specialised equipment and cooling as well as the correct fluid.

FLH is best described as:

Extremely thin, fast-dissipating professional fog fluid.

Current FLH Formulation

Antari’s current Safety Data Sheet covering FLH lists the formulation as approximately:

Water: 48–51%
Triethylene Glycol: 20–21%
Propylene Glycol: 29–31%

Antari describes the formulation chemically as a mixture of higher polyalcohols.

The SDS identifies no hazardous ingredients within its disclosed formulation.

Physical Appearance

Antari’s current SDS describes the FLH-family fluid as:

Physical State: Liquid
Colour: Transparent
Odour: Specific smell
Flash Point: 91°C, open cup
pH: No available information

The transparent liquid produces normal theatrical fog when used in compatible equipment.

Current Safety Classification

Antari’s current SDS states that FLH is not classified under the referenced CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

The document states:

• No hazard labelling required under that classification
• No other hazards identified
• No hazardous ingredients identified in the disclosed formulation

This is a more technically appropriate description than broad marketing statements such as “non-toxic” or “safe for human contact”.

Normal professional handling practices should still be followed.

Handling and Personal Protection

Antari’s current SDS recommends good hygiene and safety practices during handling.

Guidance includes:

• Keep out of reach of children
• Store in a closed container
• Keep in a cool, dry location
• Avoid extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Use safety glasses
• Use rubber gloves where constant skin contact occurs
• Maintain good ventilation
• Wash hands after handling
• Do not eat or drink while handling the fluid

Respiratory protection is not normally required where good ventilation is maintained.

Eye, Skin and Inhalation Guidance

The current SDS advises:

For eye contact, rinse thoroughly with cool water and seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.

For skin contact, wash with soap and water.

If symptoms develop following inhalation, move the affected person to fresh air and seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

In the case of ingestion, do not induce vomiting and obtain medical attention.

Professional users should keep the current SDS available wherever workplace procedures require it.

Smoke Detection and Venue Requirements

Artificial theatrical fog can activate smoke-detection and fire-management systems.

Before operating FLH or any professional atmospheric effect, establish:

• Venue approval
• Fire-system requirements
• Detector-management procedures
• Fire warden arrangements
• Ventilation requirements
• Emergency procedures
• Local venue policies

Never cover, isolate or disable smoke detection without appropriate authorisation and an approved procedure.

Atmospheric effects should form part of relevant production safety planning.

Ventilation and Fast Dissipation

Although FLH is designed to dissipate quickly, environmental conditions remain extremely important.

Factors include:

• HVAC
• Mechanical ventilation
• Ceiling height
• Venue volume
• Open doors
• Stage fans
• Audience movement
• Temperature
• Machine position

Strong ventilation may cause the atmosphere to clear even more quickly.

A still room may retain the fog longer than expected.

Operators should test the effect under actual venue conditions before finalising settings.

Outdoor Use

Fast-dissipating atmosphere can be difficult to maintain outdoors.

Wind can clear even substantial fog output extremely quickly.

For outdoor applications, consider:

• Wind direction
• Wind speed
• Machine location
• Stage orientation
• Temperature
• Nearby structures

FLH is therefore most useful outdoors for deliberate short-duration effects rather than persistent atmospheric coverage.

Use appropriately rated equipment wherever machines may be exposed to weather.

Schools and Performing Arts Centres

FLH5 can be suitable for schools, universities and performing arts centres using compatible Antari equipment.

Potential applications include:

• School musicals
• Drama productions
• Dance concerts
• Lighting demonstrations
• Technical-production training
• Performing arts showcases
• Concerts
• Awards events

Its lighter atmospheric behaviour may be particularly useful where subtle lighting enhancement is preferred over a dense fog effect.

Atmospheric effects should still be operated by suitably trained personnel.

Conferences, Exhibitions and Corporate Events

FLH can also be useful for corporate events where lighting effects need atmosphere but persistent heavy fog would be undesirable.

Potential applications include:

• Product launches
• Conference openings
• Awards presentations
• Exhibition demonstrations
• Brand activations
• Stage entrances
• Lighting demonstrations
• Short reveal sequences

The faster-dissipating characteristic can make it easier to transition from an atmospheric opening or reveal into speeches, projection and presentation content.

Always obtain venue approval before operating fog equipment.

Do Not Mix or Modify FLH

Do not mix FLH with different fog-fluid formulations unless specifically approved by the equipment manufacturer.

Do not add:

• Water
• Fragrances
• Dyes
• Oils
• Cleaning chemicals
• Other fog fluids

Changing the formulation can alter atmospheric behaviour and machine performance.

When changing between fluid types, follow the fog-machine manufacturer’s recommended cleaning or changeover procedure.

Storage

Keep FLH5 securely closed and stored in a cool, dry location.

Good professional fluid management includes:

• Keeping containers labelled
• Preventing contamination
• Separating different fluid formulations
• Keeping funnels and transfer equipment clean
• Avoiding extreme temperatures
• Cleaning spills promptly
• Keeping fluid away from children and unauthorised users

Do not return contaminated fluid to the original container.

Product Specifications

Brand: Antari
Product: FLH5 / FLH-5
Fluid family: FLH
Product type: Professional fast-dissipating fog fluid
Fog characteristic: Extremely thin / fast dissipating
Volume: 5 litres
Liquid appearance: Transparent
Odour: Specific smell according to current Antari SDS
Formulation: Water, triethylene glycol and propylene glycol
Chemical characterisation: Mixture of higher polyalcohols
Current hazard classification: Not classified under the referenced CLP regulation
Primary application: Thin, short-duration professional atmosphere and lighting enhancement
Compatibility: Antari fog and fazer machines specifically listing FLH as compatible
Typical industries: Theatre, concerts, touring, film, television, broadcast, live events, schools, conferences, exhibitions and professional AV production

Why Choose Antari FLH5?

Choose FLH5 when the production requires:

• Thin atmospheric fog
• Fast dissipation
• Subtle beam enhancement
• Reduced atmospheric persistence
• Faster scene changes
• Film and television resets
• Corporate lighting effects
• Controlled professional atmosphere

For dense dramatic bursts, persistent long-hang effects or dedicated haze, another fluid formulation may better match the requirement.

FLH’s key advantage is subtle atmospheric output combined with fast clearing.

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