2kg ABC Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguisher with mounting bracket
Ideal for fighting Class A, B and C Fires
Classification of Fires
Fires are classified in six groups A, B, C, D, F and electrical:
Class A fires – are fires involving organic solids like paper, wood, etc
Class B fires – are fires involving flammable liquids
Class C fires – are fires involving flammable gasses
Class D fires – are fires involving burning metals (eg aluminium swarf)
Class F fires – are fires involving fats such as used in deep fat fryers
Electrical fires (the letter E is not used. Instead the symbol of an electric spark is displayed) – are fires caused by electrical equipment
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