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Yes, however, you want to be careful that it doesn't blow burning paper all over the place spreading the fire.

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Q: Can you use a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher on paper?
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Where can carbon dioxide found?

fire extinguisher


Where can carbon dioxide be found?

fire extinguisher


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The first carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher in the USA was made by Walter Kidde & Co., Inc. in 1924.


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Which property of carbon dioxide make it a good fire extinguisher?

it compress's the fire till it go's out


What chemicals is in the fire extinguisher?

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How does carbon dioxide mix with powdered baking soda in a fire extinguisher?

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