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Because CO2 does not burn. It is a heavy gas and when it is spread over the burning materials it prevents oxygen reaching the fire and so the fire stops.
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What fire extinguisher puts out a generator fire?
We are use the co2 as fire extinguisher
What is MT when describing CO2 fire extinguisher?
It is just the nomenclature used in the models of fire extinguishers of certain Chinese company. MT is used to denote their CO2 fire extiguishers.
Can carbon dioxide put flames out?
yes and it is used in CO2 type fire extinguisher.
Are CO2 inflammable?
Yes. it is inflammable.
Is co2 fire extinguisher still legal?
Yes.
Is CO2 flamable?
no it is not flammable. Its actually an fire extinguisher
What fire do use a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher on?
A CO2 fire extinguisher will work on flammable liquid and electrical fires only. If used on any other type of fire they will just give it more oxygen and it will spread.
What fire extinguisher would you use on a petrol fire?
Foam, dry powder or CO2 gas- a Class B extinguisher
Gas in fire extinguishers?
yes but it is depend on nature of gas whether it is flammable or not.... co2 is fire extinguisher gas widely used ....
How much ppm are there in co2 fire extinguisher?
It should be at least 99.5 percent CO2.
Why does a fire extinguisher form solid CO2 when it is activated?
The reduced pressure causes the liquid CO2 in the extinguisher to boil. This lowers the temperature and some is converted into a solid. This can be used to make small quantities of dry ice in the lab.
What does this mean 95 percent CO2?
it means you are reading a fire extinguisher
