Because that is what the Dry powder (or Dry Chem.) is made for.
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Foam, dry powder or CO2 gas- a Class B extinguisher
A dry powder fire extinguisher is mostly recommended for use in vehicles and in the home. So basically they are usually used for small fire emergencies.
liquid and electrical fires.
dry powder
A hydrocarbon fire extinguisher is a type of fire extinguisher specifically designed to combat fires fueled by flammable liquids such as gasoline, oils, and grease. These extinguishers contain agents like dry powder or foam that work by smothering the fire and cutting off the oxygen supply to extinguish the flames.
you should use dry powder extinguisher
As long as your fire extinguisher has class k[cooking fire]labeled on the front.
A fire extinguisher is typically red, so it's easy to spot. It is marked with information identifying the type of extinguisher it is, such as dry powder or foam. It will also indicate the types of fires it is appropriate for.
A fire extinguisher is typically red, so it's easy to spot. It is marked with information identifying the type of extinguisher it is, such as dry powder or foam. It will also indicate the types of fires it is appropriate for.
A car extinguisher may be necessary for putting out several different types of fires, so it should be a Class A:B:C extinguisher, normally dry powder. For an irreplaceable classic, one might consider a CO2 or a "clean agent" extinguisher, to avoid the damage potential of dry powder chemical extinguishers.
Dry powder essentially "suffocates" a fire by displacing the oxygen necessary to maintain the flame. Which takes out one of the three vital things a fire needs, heat, oxygen and fuel.