How To Choose a Fire Extinguisher?
MOST COMMON FIRE CLASS
Class A
Class A fires involve common combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, trash, and plastics.
Appropriate chemical agents for a Class A fire are as follows:
- ABC Dry Chemical
- Halotron
- Water
- Foam
- Specific Wet Chemicals
For Liquid Based Fires
Class B
Class B fires involve flammable liquids, solvents, oil, gasoline, paints, lacquers, and other oil-based products.
Appropriate chemical agents for a Class B fire are as follows:
- ABC Dry Chemical
- BC Dry Chemical
- Purple K
- CO2
- Halotron
- Foam
For Electrical Based Fires
Class C
Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment such as wiring, controls, motors, machinery, and appliances.
Appropriate chemical agents for a Class C fire are as follows:
- ABC Dry Chemical
- BC Dry Chemical
- Purple K
- CO2
- Halotron
For Metal Based FIres
Class D
Class D FIres involve combustible metals such as magnesium, lithium, and titanium.
Appropriate chemical agents for a Class D fire are as follows:
- Dry Powder
For Kitchen Fires
Class K
Class K fires involve combustible cooking media such as oils and grease commonly found in commercial kitchens.
Appropriate chemical agents for a Class K fire are as follows:
- Wet Chemical