Description
What is a dry powder fire extinguisher used for? dry powder fire extinguishers extinguish the fire primarily by interrupting the chemical reaction taking place and cutting off the oxygen supply. They can be used on fires involving solid combustibles, flammable liquids and electricity.
Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher is a highly versatile medium for tackling most types of fires. Extremely effective with fast flame knock down on flammable liquids and gases.
Dry Chemical powder extinguishers utilize a specially siliconized Sodium Bicarbonate. It chemically insulates class B , C fires by forming a cloud and cutting off the oxygen supply, thus extinguishing the fire.
Class A fires
9kg Dry powder fire extinguisher Standard dry powder extinguishers can be used on: Class A fires – combustible materials: caused by flammable solids, such as wood, paper, and textiles. Class B fires – flammable liquids: such as petrol, paint or spirits. Class C fires – flammable gases: like propane and butane.
A dry powder (or powder) fire extinguisher is multi-purpose and can be used on Class A, B and C fires, which is why they’re also known as ABC fire extinguishers.
Dry Chemical powder extinguishers utilize a specially siliconized Sodium Bicarbonate. It chemically insulates class B , C fires by forming a cloud and cutting off the oxygen supply, thus extinguishing the fire. It smothers and breaks the chain reaction of Class B fires and will not conduct electricity back to the operator
