Class b
class B
Flammable liquids fall under Class 3 in the United Nations classification system for hazardous materials. These liquids can ignite easily at relatively low temperatures and pose a fire hazard. Proper storage and handling of flammable liquids are essential to prevent accidents.
Class B extinguishers fight Flammable Liquid fires. The extinguisher classes: Class A: flammable solids Class B: flammable liquids Class C: fires involving electrical equipment. These agents don't conduct electricity. No extinguisher is rated as only for Class C fires; you will find Class B-C and Class A-B-C extinguishers. Class D: flammable metals Class K: kitchen fires
It's NOT class A - which is flammable solids. Electrical fires are class C (burning liquids are class B, burning metals are class D)
An electrical fire is a class 'C' fire. In addition, Class 'A' is combustibles that leave an ash. (Paper, etc.) Class 'B' is flammable liquids. Class 'C' is electrical. Class 'D' is a metal fire.
B-1 is for a Class B fire, that is, flammable/combustible liquids and gases.
flammable liquids
Obviously not. Many liquids are flammable.
Class A extinguishers are designed for "ordinary flammable materials" (organic solids such as paper and wood) but not liquids like gasoline, grease, electrical fires, or flammable metals.
Flammable catches on fire. Combustible explodes. Boooyah!
A type b extinguisher puts out a class B fire, i.e., flammable/combustible liquids and gases.