Extinguishing control unit bn22101 input and output. Do not use direct water jets on the burning product. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them. Suitable and unsuitable extinguishing media suitable extinguishing media.
Accidental release measures stop leak if without risk. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. The agent works by interrupting the chemical chain reaction. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire conditions. If a fire is extinguished in short time by using a small. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture reactivity. Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. Hazardous combustion products oxides of carbon advice for firefighters. The fire extinguisher for a class c fire should be based on the amount of the class a or class b component. Use fireextinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Hazardous combustion products carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Extinguishing media suitable extinguishing media use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcoholresistant foam or water spray. Regular dry chemical fire extinguishing agent revision date.
Describe the fire classifications and the types of extinguishing media suitable for each classification. Many translated example sentences containing extinguishing media italianenglish dictionary and search engine for italian translations. Water may be effective for cooling, diluting, or dispersing. If the system does not have trigger gas, input b can be disabled by connecting a 2k resistor on the terminals. The detection portion of the fire suppression system allows for. Hazardous decomposition may yield oxides of carbon and nitrogen. All you ever wanted to know about fire extinguishers. Moreover, these guidelines define regulations for the approval procedure of foam. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists. Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. Vdsguidelines for fire extinguishing media, requirements and. Specific hazards arising from the chemical no information available. Specification for medium and highexpansion foam concentrates for top application to waterimmiscible liquids iso 72032.
Vapors are heavier than air and can spread along the ground or float on water surfaces to remote ignition sources. These specifications are designed to establish that the medium in question has at least a minimum useful fire extinguishing capability and can therefore be reasonably. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or. Section 5 firefighting measures extinguishing media suitable extinguishing from chemistry chem 1le at university of california, irvine. Safety data sheet flameless ration heater frh nsn 897001. Page 5 of 7 skin in case of skin irritation, discontinue use of the product. Chronic effects nonhazardous by whmisosha criteria. Special protective equipment for firefighters none known. Section 5 firefighting measures extinguishing media suitable. Every care has been taken to ensure that the file is suitable for use by iso member bod ies. Solid water jet ineffective as extinguishing medium. The sds section on extinguishing media tells you what type of fire extinguisher to use for fires involving the chemical.
Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. In case of fire, use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Areas covered with spilled microspheres will be slippery. Use fire extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Alternative escape routes escape routes sufficiently separated by either direction and space, or by fire resisting construction, to ensure that one is still available, should the other be affected by fire. Blanketing or smothering this type of fire with a nonconducting extinguishing agent is of prime. Pdf improvement of fire extinguishing performance by. Extinguishing definition of extinguishing by the free. Details of the software products used to create this pdf file can be found in the general info relative to the file. Requirements are also given for the information and data to be declared by the manufacturer. Most fire extinguishers will have a pictograph label telling you which classifications of fire. Handbook on building fire codes iitkgsdmafire 05v3. Fires and extinguishing media learning outcome when you complete this module you will be able to. Extinguishing media the means of extinguishing a fire can be summarized into four categories.
This document specifies requirements for the chemical and physical properties, and for minimum performance in defined test methods, of fire extinguishing powders suitable for use against fires of classes a, b, c and d. Specific hazards arising from the chemical special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters firefighting equipmentinstructions. The gas present in the vapour space above the liquefied co 2 itself acts as the propellant. In control stations and other spaces containing electrical or electronic equipment or appliances necessary for the safety of the ship, fire extinguishers should be provided the extinguishing media of which are neither electrically conductive nor harmful to the equipment and appliances. Inget statistiskt sakerstallt samband upptacktes mellan vare sig tid till.
Use extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved. In case of fire, use water spray, dry chemical, alcoholresistant foam or carbon dioxide co2 unsuitable extinguishing media caution. Above 1450o c, material can decompose and release sulfur dioxide so. Unsuitable extinguishing media not available explosion data sensitivity to mechanical impact. Use water fog, alcohol resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide co2 extinguisher or spray. A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. For extinguisher use on a class d fire, the relative effectiveness is detailed on. Carbon dioxide must be applied with due consideration of the hazard being.
Types of fires and extinguishing agents the fire equipment. Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray as containers may rupture or burst in the heat of a fire. Unsuitable extinguishing media specific hazards arising from the chemical special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters fire fighting equipmentinstructions do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. Gaseous fireextinguishing systems physical properties.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical flammable or extremely flammable aerosol. Unsuitable extinguishing media do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. The extinguishing equipment is powered from a separate 24 vdc supply. The purpose of this document is to provide information. The extinguishing media is expelled from the extinguisher by carbon dioxide gas contained in a cartridge inside the extinguisher. Vdsguidelines for fire extinguishing media, requirements. Special hazards arising from the chemical highly flammable liquid and vapor. Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder. This international standard is one of a series giving specifications for fire extinguishing media in common use and which are in need of specification for fire fighting purposes. Section 5 firefighting measures extinguishing media. A variety of fire extinguishing agents are used on flammable liquid fires employing all theories of fire extinguishment. This safety data sheet, which takes into consideration the requirements of directive 76768ec. Extinguishing media dry chemical, foam, water, or extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Demand for extinguishing media in manual fire suppression 8 brigade. Absorb spilled material with paper towels or disposable wipes and place in suitable container for appropriate disposal. Co 2 extinguisher contains liquefied carbon dioxide. If fire is detected before magnesium alloy powder starts to burn that is, before any intense fire with white. Unusual fire and explosion hazards mixture poses no fire. Unsuitable extinguishing media do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire. Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Ul, underwriters of canada ulc, and approved by factory mutual fm. This applies to any duplication by means of printing, copying, recording, etc. This document specifies requirements for the chemical and physical properties, and for minimum performance in defined test methods, of fire extinguishing. Demand for extinguishing media in manual fire fighting.
These vdsguidelines for fire extinguishing media, foam concentrates, vds 3124en, are binding only if their application has been agreed on an individual basis. So no separate cartridge is used in co 2 extinguisher. Gaseous fireextinguishing systems physical properties and. The system is capable of automatic detection and actuation andor remote manual actuation. Issuing date 20jan2015 revision date 20jan2015 version 1. Extinguishing media suitable extinguishing media this product is not flammable. In addition, the unit has one monitored relay output. This may result in rupture in extreme cases sensitivity to static discharge. Each different type of extinguisher agent has a corresponding colour making identification easier for the user. Extinguishing medium is the substance contained in the extinguisher which is discharged to cause extinction of fire.
Gaseous fireextinguishing systems physical properties and system design. Kidde co 2 fire suppression systems are designed for suppression of class a wood, paper, and other cellulosic materials, class b flammable liquids and gases, and class c electrical equipment hazards. Butchs black powder bore shine 1 of 6 lyman products safety data sheet safety data sheet in compliance with regulation ec 19072006, regulation ec 12722008 and regulation. Learning objectives here is what you will be able to do when you complete each objective. Suitable extinguishing media unsuitable extinguishing media special protective actions for firefighters vapors can form explosive mixtures with air. Also, on a class a fire it creates a barrier between the fuel and the oxygen. It takes special extinguishing agents metalx, foam to fight such a fire. The service gives you an unbiased evaluation of a planned sprinkler systembefore the building goes up or the system goes in. En analys om forhallandet mellan brandens slutliga storlek och olika tidsintervall gjordes. Special hazards arising from the mixture none known.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture fire hazard. Simultaneous use of foam and water on the same surface is to be avoided as water destroys. It is not intended for use on an outofcontrol fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user i. Per nfpa 10, burning may be classified into one or more of the following fire classes and your fire protection specialist will select the right fire extinguisher size and agent for the hazard. Explosion data sensitivity to mechanical impactnone. Protection of firefighters specific hazards arising from the chemical none known. Suitable extinguishing media use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.
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