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These are usually a combination of primarily phosphates and sulphates. The red is a coloring added to the mix.

See the Web Link to the left for more information on the most commonly used one.

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The red substance used to put out fires from planes is typically called fire retardant or fire suppressant. It is a chemical mixture that is designed to reduce the flammability of a fire by coating the fuel and preventing it from igniting.

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