Because mono ammonium phosphate itsself is a excellent fire retardant, that is very it is used in the DCP fire extinguisher.
In a 5 kg DCP cartridge type extinguisher .the co2 cartridge pressure becomes 7 kg/cm2.
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.
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!
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.
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Since petroleum is a flammable liquid, a Class B fire extinguisher would be used.
A carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher is best for putting out a computer fire.
valve releases stufff inside. puts out fire.
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.
To extinguish a plastic material fire, use a Class A, B, or C fire extinguisher as appropriate. For small fires, you can also smother the flames by covering them with a fire blanket or using water to cool the material. Avoid using water on electrical or grease fires involving plastic materials.
A nice working fire extinguisher. Ussually they are red and hanging some where in the house. The ABC rated or the CO2 fire extinguisher works. DO NOT USE WATER!!