What is a 'Class A' fire extinguisher?

Answer 1

A class B fire extinguisher that is rated for use on flammable liquids such as gasoline, its related hydrocarbon fuels, solvents, alcohols, ethers, and esters, who are also known as polar and non-polar fuels. However, the B classification of fires till now required different types extinguishing medias in order to be able to fight the full range of B fires. For example, the most prevalent and available type of fire extinguisher displaying a B rating is the Dry Chemical Powder extinguisher. This type of extinguisher is not very efficient on polar fuels nor is it recommended for use on grease and cooking media (vegetable oils), the K-Type fire. Therefore requiring the end user to employ other types of extinguishers such as an AR-AFFF foam extinguisher for polar fuels and a Wet-Chem, K-Rated extinguisher in order to provide total class B protection.

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Answer 2

Works on fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, paper, cloth.