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Which is true of CO2 extinguishers?
THey must be used on Class B or C fires, they don't leave a corrosive residue which can damage equpiment and is difficult to clean up, and they must be used closer to the fire than other extinguishers.
Are CO2 fire extinguishers toxic?
No, they are not toxic. Some care must be taken, however, because CO2 is a heavy gas and in an unventilated area one could asphyxiate.
What type of fire extinguisher should you use for an electrical fire?
It is the Class C fires that invlove electrically energized equipments, and they are suppressed using CO2 extinguishers or dry chemical extinguishers. Certainly the use of water or water-based extinguishers or other water-based suppression equipment is not to be considered.
Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?
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.
Is there Any commercial use for liquid CO2?
Yes, hand held Fire Extinguishers for one.
How do animals get CO2?
Co2 is not needed for animal life, in fact it is poisonous. They breathe it out as a by product from using energy. However, plants must have co2, and emit oxygen as a by product.
What does CO2 feel like?
CO2 is a gas, Carbon Dioxide. Under pressure it becomes a liquid (often used in fire extinguishers), so you would feel it then.
What is in fire extinguishers co2 hydrogen nitrogen or oxygen?
Usually CO2. Hydrogen and oxygen are fuels for fire. Nitrogen would work but is not usually used as it is too light.
Do you use CO2 to extinguish Liquid Fire?
The CO2 or the dry Chemicals can be used to extinguish Liquid Fire, though other extinguishes can be used like halogen extinguishers, BUT the halogen is doesn't help as much as it harms, because it causes a toxic gas, and there is Foam extinguishers they come handy too.
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.
Is a Co2 rocket possible?
it is but you have to be careful with it Anything is possible
What gas is used to put fires?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas often used to put out fires, especially in fire extinguishers.
