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You need to read the MSDS to see what agent to use to extinguish a fire. Some chemical fires can be extinguished with water, like acetic acid. If you use enough of it, you can extinguish a gasoline or diesel fire with water--definitely don't try this at home, you need a fire hose.
If you were attempting to fight a calcium carbide fire with water, you would probably die. When calcium carbide is mixed with water, it produces a very flammable gas called acetylene.
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Why would it be unwise to put out a gas fire with water?
Putting out a gas fire with water can actually spread the fire, as water can cause the gas to disperse and ignite in a larger area. This can lead to a more dangerous situation and increase the risk of injury or property damage. It is best to use appropriate extinguishing agents for gas fires, such as a dry chemical fire extinguisher.
What cannot be used to put out a small fire?
Water-sensitive materials such as grease or oil should not be used to put out a small fire, as they can spread the fire or create a larger and more dangerous situation. It is also not recommended to use combustible materials like paper or cloth to try to smother a fire, as they can easily catch fire themselves.
Will water put out a fire?
Usually, yes.
When you feed me i grow when you give me water i die?
Fire. If you feed it wood it will grow high and if you give it water it will get put out.
How does fire affect water?
Water doesn't always make fire worse. If you get a candle light on fire and pour a bucket of water on it, it will stop burning. Fire can make the water evaporate if you pour too little water onto a blaze of fire. Technically, it depends on how much water you use.
How does water put out a fire?
it cant unless there is another chemical or something in it or mixed in it
What type of fire extinguisher is used for paper and wood?
A Class A fire extinguisher is the least expensive and most easily available type of extinguisher to use on wood or paper fires. They are normally filled with water or water-based foam and pressurized with air.
How do you put out a pan fire?
The best way is to use sand or water.
Can blood put out a fire, or is it not an effective extinguishing agent?
Blood is not an effective extinguishing agent for fires. Water, foam, or chemical fire extinguishers are typically used to put out fires.
Why would it be unwise to put out a gas fire with water?
Putting out a gas fire with water can actually spread the fire, as water can cause the gas to disperse and ignite in a larger area. This can lead to a more dangerous situation and increase the risk of injury or property damage. It is best to use appropriate extinguishing agents for gas fires, such as a dry chemical fire extinguisher.
Why shouldn't you use water to put out a gasoline fire?
Water should not be used to extinguish a gasoline fire because the gasoline will stay on top of the water which can spread the fire quicker. The best thing to use is a fire extinguisher.
What is need to put out fire?
You Need Water to Put OUt a Fire.
What happens when your pour water on fire?
water will put out fire
What finally put out the fire?
Put water in it
Why to use a fire blanket on a fire in a cooking oil fire?
Because you dont put water on a oil fire or a explosion will happen. This includes a grease fire... Dont put it out with water... If you put a fire blanket over it... It will put it out the safe way E.G. Smuther it.
Can a fire blanket put out a fire?
Yes, provided the fire is not too large and is not a chemical fire that can burn without air.
What is the worse way to put out a fire?
Well the worst way to put out a GREASE fire is to put water on it.
