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A dry chemical fire extinguisher is a fire extinguisher that disburses a dry chemical agent to actively suppress a fire. The agent will smother the fire (cut off oxygen) and halt the chemistry (free radical production) of a small blaze. Compressed nitrogen is the most common propellant for the powder. The powder used in the device can be any one of several different chemicals, and the ones we commonly see include ammonium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium bicarbonate, or a combination of them and another ingredient. The type of chemical will determine its rating (class A, B and/or C fires), and the chemical properties of the agent will determine its effectiveness on a given fire type and what can be expected in cleaning up after the fire. A link is included below so you can check facts and gather additional information.
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Is it safe to use a water extinguisher on an electrical fire?
NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
A water extinguisher is safe to use on an electrical fire.?
NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
What is monex dry powder?
A type chemical fire extinguisher.
What colour is the band on a dry chemical fire extinguisher?
white
Should a dry chemical extinguisher or a pressure water extinguisher be used on an electrical fire?
You would not want to use a pressure water extinguisher on any electrical fire due to the possibility of electricity being conducted through the water and injuring someone. A CO2, dry chemical or "clean agent" (e.g., "Halogenated") extinguisher would be a better choice for an electrical fire, knowing that dry chemical powder will make quite a mess.
Which type of fire extinguisher can create a corrosive compound when discharged?
Dry chemical
Why should not use a chemical fire extinguisher on a metals fire?
Flammable metals often require special chemicals to extinguish, assuming there are any. So, in fact, you WOULD use a "chemical extinguisher", but probably not an ordinary dry chemical extinguisher.
What are the contents of a multipurpose fire extinguisher?
Multi-purpose fire extinguishers, like ABC, are typically dry chemical.
I need a basic fire extinguisher for my house. What type do you suggest and where can it be bought?
It is best to have at least two fire extinguishers for your house. A dry chemical fire extinguisher would be good and it can be purchased on eBay.
The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguishertrue or false?
True, provided that the extinguisher is the proper type. An ABC dry chemical extinguisher would be the best extinguisher to use.
What is a fire extinguisher with a red band or triangle?
Assuming this extinguisher is following Australian rules, that is a dry chemical extinguisher. If this is an American extinguisher, there are no standards, only conventions, and I couldn't tell you by color alone.
Which type of fire extinguisher used for burning combustibles such as paper?
Type A - water, Foam and dry chemical
