Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

 It takes three things to create a fire; Fuel: any combustible solid, liquid, or gas; Heat: you need  enough heat to get your fuel above its flash point; and finally you need Oxygen. When you combine the three, you have a fire.

Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers blanket the fuel with an inert solid.  The dry chemical extinguisher sprays a very fine powder, and this powder will coat the fuel and smother the fire.

Classifications for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers:

ABC Fire Extinguishers
An ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher is filled with mono ammonium phosphate. This chemical is non-conductive and can be corrosive if moisture is present. Typical applications include:  Auto repair shops, banks, casinos, hotels, machining, operations, material handling vehicles, offices, schools, and warehouses.

BC Fire Extinguisher
A BC dry chemical fire extinguisher is filled with sodium bicarbonate. It is non-toxic, non-conductive and non-corrosive.  Typical applications include: residential kitchens, laboratories, garages.

PK Fire Extinguishers
A PK dry chemical fire extinguisher is filled with potassium bicarbonate. It is non-conductive and non-corrosive. Typical applications include: military facilities, oil and gas companies, and vehicles. 

Simple to use and Economical.  A Wet Chemical Fire
Extinguisher uses water or water combined with a
fire fighting chemical to quickly put out a fire.

Classifications for Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers:

Pressurized Water Fire Extinguisher
The Pressurized Water Fire Extinguisher uses water
as its fire extinguishing agent.  It  cannot be used for
class B or C fires because it is conductive. Typical
applications include: stockrooms, schools, pool
chemical storage areas, and offices.

Water Mist Fire Extinguishers
The Water Mist Fire Extinguisher is clean and safe. 
It creates no risk to the occupants nor damage to surrounding equipment. Water mist is electrically non-conductive , and is very well suited to stop fires in their very early stages of development. The unique misting nozzle not only provides the safety from electrical shock but also greatly enhances the cooling and soaking characteristics of the agent.  Typical applications include:  Hospitals, Health Care Facilities, MRI Facilities, and Clean Rooms.

K Class Fire Extinguishers
K Class Fire Extinguishers are filled with a fire suppressant that quickly knocks down the flames, forms a vapor-securing blanket, and cools the grease and surrounding surfaces.  Typical applications include: restaurants, convenience stores, food courts, and cafeterias.

A Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher is ideal for sensitive electronics and documents. They leave no residue and are safe for the environment.

FE-36 Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher
The FE-36 Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher is electrically nonconductive, environment friendly, extremely low in toxicity, and exceptionally effective. Typical applications include: computer centers, data/document storage areas, communications facilities, control rooms, electronics manufacturing, museums, art galleries, and laboratories.

Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers
Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers are no longer made but they are still be in use. Dangerous gases are formed when halon is used to put out fires. After use, the area needs to be well ventilated. Typical applications include: computer rooms, control rooms, and telecommunication rooms.

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers
Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers remove oxygen to stop a fire but have a limited range. It’s safe for the environment and leaves no residue. Typical applications include: food storage areas, laboratories, processing plants, and computer rooms.