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Is fire extinguisher foam flammable?
no
What class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving a flammable liquid?
Use a foam extinguisher to smother the fire without spreading it.
What gases are in firefighters foam?
The foam is not gas, but chemicals that prevent the fuel source in a fire from receiving the oxygen needed to sustain a fire.
Where should expanding foam not be used?
Expanding foam should not be used in areas where it can come into contact with heat sources, as it is flammable and can pose a fire hazard.
Are foam pillows flammable?
yes!
Where would you use a foam fire extinguisher?
"foam" fire extinguishers are made for hydrocarbon fires...i.e: gasoline, diesel, etc. These fires are considered class "b" (flammable liquids), and are mostly used by professionals and in commercial and industrial settings. These extinguishers are charged with anther AFFF, FFFP, or AR-AFFF, however, these class of extinguishers are only rated class A & B fires and are hazardous to the environment, humans and animals in addition to being very corrosive.
Why would you use foam to put out a fire?
Not normal foam but carbon dioxide foam from a fire extinguisher. This special foam covers the fire and takes all the oxygen out of it, and with no oxygen, no fire!!!
Is a sponge ball flammable?
No, sponge balls are not flammable as they are made of non-flammable materials such as foam or rubber. However, if a sponge ball is treated with flammable substances or chemicals, it could become flammable.
How do firefighters tackle different kinds of fire?
In the UK a fire engine is able to produce foam and water for firefighting, so water for a building fire, and foam for a car fire were there are flammable liquids. In a building fire, a firefighter would tackle each corner of the room to fight back any flammable gasses that are in the over pressure. once them gasses are pushed back the firefighter can then start tackling the source of the fire
Water will not extinguish most flammable liquid fires?
That's correct. Water can react with flammable liquids, spreading the fire instead of extinguishing it. It is best to use a fire extinguisher specifically designed for flammable liquid fires, such as a foam or CO2 extinguisher, to put out these fires effectively.
Why is there foam in vomit?
Because there is alot of gases in your stomach and when you vomit, all those gases mix with the liquids and cause it to foam (the liquids).
Why do you use foam to put out a fire?
The foam cuts the connection of fire with air (oxygen) & thus puts out fire.
