A class "ABC" fire extinguisher. about $20 at any hardware store.
Class B fires are fires in flammable liquids such as gasoline, petroleum oil and paint. Class B fires also include flammable gases such as propane and butane.Class B fires do not include fires involving cooking oils and grease (these are now Class K fires).
No, Class A fires are those fires that occur involving paper and wood Class B= flammable liquids and gases
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
Flammable oil and gas fires are class B fires, needing a class B extinguisher.
Class B fires are fires whose fuel is flammable or combustible liquid or gas. The US system designates all such fires "Class B". In the European/Australian system, flammable liquids are designated "Class B", while burning gases are separately designated "Class C".
Liquid (oil) fires.
Classes of fire are categorized based on the type of material that is burning. Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth. Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases, such as gasoline or oil. Class C fires are electrical fires, and Class D fires involve combustible metals like magnesium or sodium. Each class requires specific extinguishing methods to safely put out the fire.
Class "B"
Class B
Class B extinguishers are used for liquid fires, typically gasoline and oil fires. Extinguishers rated ABC will be effective against all three classes, but seldom as effective as a dedicated Class B extinguisher.
Fires involving flammable liquids (Class B fires), such as gasoline or oil, should not be extinguished with water, as it can spread the flames. Electrical fires (Class C) are also dangerous to extinguish with water due to the risk of electrocution. Additionally, fires involving reactive metals like sodium or potassium (Class D fires) can react violently with water, making it ineffective and hazardous.
General purpose extinguisher, can be used for most fires (except cooking fats)