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2. ABC dry chemical - Wikipedia

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   Dry chemical powder is used on all classes of fires. Dry chemical powder puts out the fire by coating the burning material with a thin layer of dust, thereby separating the fuel from the oxygen in the air. The powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction of fire, so these extinguishers are extremely effective at putting out the fire.

3. Purple-K - Wikipedia

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   Purple-K, also known as PKP, is a dry-chemical fire suppression agent used in some dry chemical fire extinguishers. [1] It is the second most effective dry chemical in fighting class B (flammable liquid) fires after Monnex (potassium allophanate), and can be used against some energized electrical equipment fires (USA class C fires). [2]

4. Fire extinguisher - Wikipedia

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   In 1928, DuGas (later bought by ANSUL) came out with a cartridge-operated dry chemical extinguisher, which used sodium bicarbonate specially treated with chemicals to render it free-flowing and moisture-resistant. [16] [17] It consisted of a copper cylinder with an internal CO 2 cartridge. The operator turned a wheel valve on top to puncture ...

5. 6 Essentials for Hosting a Hassle-Free BBQ Blowout - AOL

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   Dry powder fire extinguisher, a bucket of sand, and a bucket of water in case of a grill fire. First aid kit that includes band-aids and burn cream. Food thermometer: to ensure food is cooked to ...

6. Potassium bicarbonate - Wikipedia

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   Potassium bicarbonate is used as a fire suppression agent ("BC dry chemical") in some dry chemical fire extinguishers, as the principal component of the Purple-K dry chemical, and in some applications of condensed aerosol fire suppression. It is the only dry chemical fire suppression agent recognized by the U.S. National Fire Protection ...

7. Here’s Where You Should Store Your Fire Extinguisher ... - AOL

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   “To ensure safe use and storage for a fire extinguisher, check the pressure gauge once a month, hold the extinguisher to confirm it’s full, store at room temperature, and ensure it’s visible ...