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There are several different international codes. The USA has no particular code for the color of the extinguisher, although the labels may include
Green Triangle for Class A
Red square for Class B
Blue Circle for Class C
Yellow Star for Class D
Black Hexagon for Class K
Under British Standards BS7863 a block of colour is now found on the front of a red fire extinguisher, encoded as below: Label ColourContainsUse on the following Fire typesWhiteWaterPaper, Fabric, Wood, Textiles.BlueDry PowderPaper, textiles, flaming liquids, Electrical, flammable metals (magnesium, lithium, etc).CreamFoamFlammable liquids.
BlackCO2Electrical Fires and burning liquids.GreenVaporising LiquidsFlammable liquids and live electrical equipment (these are now illegal to possess in UK, other than on airplanes and for official police use)
YellowWet Chemical
Paper, Fabric, Wood, Cooking Oil (Type A, B or F fires -- note that USA calls F a Class K)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoUnder UK and other non-USA standard, a cream-colored label can be found above the main label on a foam-type extinguisher (for Type B liquid fires).
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