What are the four types of
fire extinguishing agent products?
The four types of extinguishing agents are:
water
Foam
chemical dry powder
carbon dioxide (CO2)
What are the most common
fire extinguishing agent products?
The most common extinguishing agent is dry chemical powder.
Which chemicals are
fire extinguishing agent products?
Many chemicals are available as fire extinguishing agent products, including:
water
Foam (made from a combination of chemicals)
Dry chemical powders (such as sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or monoammonium phosphate)
carbon dioxide (CO2)
halon
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Cleaning agents (such as halocarbons or HFCs)
The choice of
fire extinguishing agent products depends on the type of fire and the materials involved. Each agent works by interrupting the chemical reactions that fuel the fire, and they do so in different ways.