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. Most fire extinguishers will have a pictograph label telling you which classifications of fire. A variety of fire extinguishing agents are used on flammable liquid fires employing all theories of fire extinguishment. Use extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved. The fire extinguisher for a class c fire should be based on the amount of the class a or class b component. Unsuitable extinguishing media do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. The sds section on extinguishing media tells you what type of fire extinguisher to use for fires involving the chemical. Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray as containers may rupture or burst in the heat of a fire. Ul, underwriters of canada ulc, and approved by factory mutual fm. 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. The extinguishing media is expelled from the extinguisher by carbon dioxide gas contained in a cartridge inside the extinguisher. Extinguishing media suitable extinguishing media this product is not flammable. Extinguishing media suitable extinguishing media use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcoholresistant foam or water spray. Demand for extinguishing media in manual fire fighting. Above 1450o c, material can decompose and release sulfur dioxide so. These vdsguidelines for fire extinguishing media, foam concentrates, vds 3124en, are binding only if their application has been agreed on an individual basis. Water may be effective for cooling, diluting, or dispersing. Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open.
Demand for extinguishing media in manual fire suppression 8 brigade. Use water fog, alcohol resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide co2 extinguisher or spray. En analys om forhallandet mellan brandens slutliga storlek och olika tidsintervall gjordes. Hazardous decomposition may yield oxides of carbon and nitrogen. Vapors are heavier than air and can spread along the ground or float on water surfaces to remote ignition sources. Absorb spilled material with paper towels or disposable wipes and place in suitable container for appropriate disposal. This safety data sheet, which takes into consideration the requirements of directive 76768ec. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture reactivity. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire conditions. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. 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. Specific hazards arising from the chemical special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters firefighting equipmentinstructions. In addition, the unit has one monitored relay output.
Blanketing or smothering this type of fire with a nonconducting extinguishing agent is of prime. This may result in rupture in extreme cases sensitivity to static discharge. The system is capable of automatic detection and actuation andor remote manual actuation. Requirements are also given for the information and data to be declared by the manufacturer. Describe the fire classifications and the types of extinguishing media suitable for each classification. The extinguishing equipment is powered from a separate 24 vdc supply. Gaseous fireextinguishing systems physical properties. All you ever wanted to know about fire extinguishers.
The service gives you an unbiased evaluation of a planned sprinkler systembefore the building goes up or the system goes in. Solid water jet ineffective as extinguishing medium. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture fire hazard. Suitable and unsuitable extinguishing media suitable extinguishing media.
Use fire extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Inget statistiskt sakerstallt samband upptacktes mellan vare sig tid till. Also, on a class a fire it creates a barrier between the fuel and the oxygen. The agent works by interrupting the chemical chain reaction. Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the 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.
Explosion data sensitivity to mechanical impactnone. Unusual fire and explosion hazards mixture poses no fire. Regular dry chemical fire extinguishing agent revision date. Specific hazards arising from the chemical flammable or extremely flammable aerosol. Suitable extinguishing media unsuitable extinguishing media special protective actions for firefighters vapors can form explosive mixtures with air. For extinguisher use on a class d fire, the relative effectiveness is detailed on. Handbook on building fire codes iitkgsdmafire 05v3. Areas covered with spilled microspheres will be slippery. Extinguishing definition of extinguishing by the free. In case of fire, use water spray, dry chemical, alcoholresistant foam or carbon dioxide co2 unsuitable extinguishing media caution. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Many translated example sentences containing extinguishing media italianenglish dictionary and search engine for italian translations. It takes special extinguishing agents metalx, foam to fight such a fire. Chronic effects nonhazardous by whmisosha criteria.
Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder. During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. Each different type of extinguisher agent has a corresponding colour making identification easier for the user. If a fire is extinguished in short time by using a small. Extinguishing control unit bn22101 input and output. Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. This applies to any duplication by means of printing, copying, recording, etc. Pdf improvement of fire extinguishing performance by. Special protective equipment for firefighters none known. 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. In case of fire, use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Do not use direct water jets on the burning product. Carbon dioxide as fire extinguishing media for fire. Co 2 extinguisher contains liquefied carbon dioxide.
Types of fires and extinguishing agents the fire equipment. 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. Gaseous fireextinguishing systems physical properties and system design. Section 5 firefighting measures extinguishing media suitable. Hazardous combustion products oxides of carbon advice for firefighters. It is not intended for use on an outofcontrol fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user i. Vdsguidelines for fire extinguishing media, requirements and. Gaseous fireextinguishing systems physical properties and. Carbon dioxide must be applied with due consideration of the hazard being. Simultaneous use of foam and water on the same surface is to be avoided as water destroys. The gas present in the vapour space above the liquefied co 2 itself acts as the propellant. So no separate cartridge is used in co 2 extinguisher. Protection of firefighters specific hazards arising from the chemical none known.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical no information available. Use fireextinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Unsuitable extinguishing media do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire. 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. Accidental release measures stop leak if without risk. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Unsuitable extinguishing media not available explosion data sensitivity to mechanical impact. Suitable extinguishing media use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Moreover, these guidelines define regulations for the approval procedure of foam. 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. Special hazards arising from the chemical highly flammable liquid and vapor. 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. Specification for medium and highexpansion foam concentrates for top application to waterimmiscible liquids iso 72032.
If the system does not have trigger gas, input b can be disabled by connecting a 2k resistor on the terminals. Section 5 firefighting measures extinguishing media. This document specifies requirements for the chemical and physical properties, and for minimum performance in defined test methods, of fire extinguishing. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists. Every care has been taken to ensure that the file is suitable for use by iso member bod ies. 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. Hazardous combustion products carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Extinguishing media dry chemical, foam, water, or extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. Extinguishing media the means of extinguishing a fire can be summarized into four categories. Rev hp msds 0004e06 material safety data sheet lithiumion rechargeable battery model. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture.
Page 5 of 7 skin in case of skin irritation, discontinue use of the product. Safety data sheet flameless ration heater frh nsn 897001. 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. Details of the software products used to create this pdf file can be found in the general info relative to the file. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Learning objectives here is what you will be able to do when you complete each objective. Vdsguidelines for fire extinguishing media, requirements. Special hazards arising from the mixture none known.
Fires and extinguishing media learning outcome when you complete this module you will be able to. The detection portion of the fire suppression system allows for. The purpose of this document is to provide information. A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations.
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