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Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers. November 8, 2011. Rice University Chemical Hygiene Plan 2010 p. 37-38. Ratings. A. Ordinary Combustibles. B. Flammable Liquids. C. Electrical Equipment. D. Combustible Metals. Types. Dry Chemical: multipurpose use Halon : often used in electrical fires

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Fire Extinguishers

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  1. Fire Extinguishers November 8, 2011 Rice University Chemical Hygiene Plan 2010 p. 37-38

  2. Ratings A Ordinary Combustibles B Flammable Liquids C Electrical Equipment D Combustible Metals

  3. Types • Dry Chemical: multipurpose use • Halon: often used in electrical fires • Carbon dioxide: most effective on liquid and electrical fires • Water: only used for ordinary combustible fires

  4. Our Extinguishers 5 CO2 extinguishers in each lab 2 Class D extinguishers on the 2nd floor 1 Class D extinguisher on the 3rd floor D

  5. Think P-A-S-S Pull the pin Aim at the base of the fire Squeeze the handle Sweep the hose back and forth

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