Description
FIREX ABC Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher 2kg
FIREX Dry Powder fire extinguisher 2kg contains ABC Dry Powder Extinguishing agent. Dry Powder fire extinguisher is examined and tested to the relevant clauses in accordance with BS EN 3 in order to provide test data for the Loss Prevention Certification Board scheme for portable fire extinguishers. Dry chemical powder is effective on Class A B C fires and it’s ideal for multi-risk fire. Ready for instant use and simple to operate. ABC powder based fire extinguishers are the most widely used fire extinguishers, filled with MAP (mono ammonium phosphate) dry powder, Suitable for all types of fire i.e. A B C and electrically started fire effectively extinguish by interrupting the chemical reaction of a fire triangle. Suitable for all – car / home / office / pantry / commercial, residential ; industrial buildings, Home/Office/Car/Commercial/Residential Building Purpose.
Standard Dry Powder Extinguishers
The standard dry powder extinguishers are also known as ABC extinguishers as these can be used for class A, class B and class C fires. However, these should not be used in enclosed spaces as the dry powder in the extinguisher can be easily inhaled. Also, it’s not easy to clean up the leftover residue once the fire is over. These can also be used for fires involving electrical equipment. There are also special dry powder extinguishers that are typically used for fires caused by flammable metals. The label colour for this type of extinguisher is blue.
This type of fire extinguisher may be used for fires caused by various organic materials including wood, coal, textiles, fabrics, cardboard and paper among others. It may also be used for fires caused by flammable liquids including petrol and paint as well as flammable gases including acetylene and liquid petroleum gas. Any fires that involve electrical equipment up to 1000 V may also be dealt with the help of this fire extinguisher.
The first step is to look at what materials are present in the area to be protected from fire. These can be divided into six categories of fire involving different substances:
- Class A, combustible carbon-based solids eg paper, wood or textiles
- Class B, flammable liquids eg paraffin, petrol, diesel or oil (but not cooking oil)
- Class C, flammable gases, eg butane, propane or methane
- Class D, burning metals, eg aluminium, lithium or magnesium
- Fires caused by electrical equipment (indicated by an electric spark symbol and not the letter E)
- Class F, fats and cooking oils.