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The gas used in fire extinguishers is carbon dioxide. That is only for a CO2 extinguishers High pressure and no Gauge on the unit(about 2000psi). Normal Dry chemical extinguisher ABC, BC (195psi)Use Nitrogen as the propellent.

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As far as I know that we are using halon 1301 for our extinguisher. But if you have any damaged extinguisher then you can sell it on halon.us.

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Q: Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?
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