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Why mono ammonium phosphate used in DCP fire extinguisher?
Because mono ammonium phosphate itsself is a excellent fire retardant, that is very it is used in the DCP fire extinguisher.
What chemical used in dcp fire extinguisher?
basically in DCP (dry chemical powder) fire extinguishers mono ammoniumphosphate is used. but some more chemicals compound are also used e.g. sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, pottasium chloride etc.
What is the pressure inside of dCP fire extinguisher?
In a 5 kg DCP cartridge type extinguisher .the co2 cartridge pressure becomes 7 kg/cm2.
What are the contents of a DCP fire extinguisher?
basically in DCP (dry chemical powder) fire extinguishers mono ammoniumphosphate is used. but some more chemicals compound are also used e.g. sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, pottasium chloride etc. Yousaf Imran. Pakistan.
What is the difference between CO2 fire extinguishers and DCP fire extinguishers?
ABC is the acronym for an extinguisher certified for A, B, and C type fires. A is common fuels like wood, B is for flammable liquids, and C is for charged electrical fires. DCP stands for Dry Chemical Powder, which is inside the extinguisher and is the actual fire suppressant. Basically, DCP is a type of ABC Extinguisher. You can also get extinguishers for Type D (combustible metals), Type K (kitchen), and other specialized extinguishing agents (i.e. Halon). Or you can get a Type A extinguisher, AB, B, BC, ABC, and others even!
What is the Expiry time of a DCP Fire Extinguisher?
The expiry time of a DCP fire extinguisher is usually around seven years. After this, the powder should be replaced. Additionally, these extinguishers should be checked yearly to ensure all parts are present and that the seals are intact.
How do you extinguished plastic material fire?
plastic fire is solid fire so u can use DCP fire extinguisher . other wise water.
What type of fire extinguishers is adequate for fighting petroleum fires?
Since petroleum is a flammable liquid, a Class B fire extinguisher would be used.
Which gas is inside the dcp extinguisher cylinder?
Nytrogen gas
DCP fire extinguishers should not be used in office fires?
tell me what kind of fire extingting ushers should not be used on ???
What type of fire extinguisher do you use when a chemical fire occurs?
It depends upon the type of chemical that is burning, but frequently it is safe to use a dry-chemical powder (DCP), or an ABC type of extinguisher. However, boiling grease fires may need a Class K extinguisher and flammable metals (aluminum, magnesium, lithium, etc) may need a Class D extinguisher.
What is the full form of DCP in fire fighting?
DCP stands for dry chemical powder. This is most often found in certain types of fire extinguishers, and they can be used to extinguish the following: * Class A fires which involve "ordinary combustibles" such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber and many plastics. * Class B fires which involve flammable liquids, oils, greases, tars, oil-based paints and flammable gases. * Class C fires which involve energized electrical equipment. Certain parts of the world use DCP tenders (or tankers). This is a vehicle with a large tank of dry chemical powder. This practice is rare if not unused in the United States, but is found in nations such as India.
