Protection from fire is on everybody’s mind and especially in the minds of those who own commercial establishments. The point here is that different kinds of infrastructure have completely different fire protection needs. When we think of fire related accidents, we think about the sprinkler system and assume that it is robust enough to control an outbreak of fire.
But the fact is completely opposite as fires have different kinds and water is not recommended for all of them. Gone are the days of water and today we have several other options for tackling different fires. Out of all these options, dry chemicals are the best as they can cover a maximum number of fires.
Their main work of these agents is suppressing the fire by coating the surface of the fire with dry chemical that acts as a blocking system for oxygen to the fire. There are different kinds of agents acting for this purpose. Some of them are –
Multipurpose agents –As said before, chemical agents are the best for fire protection. In this context multi-purpose agents that are of yellow colour in appearance are the best. This agent is ideal for fire category A, B and C.
Standard agents – This powder are white in colour and have portions of potassium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate. They are manufactured to suppress fire class B and C.
Purple or P.K agents – As the name signifies this powder appears in purple colour. It majorly consists potassium bicarbonate and is an ideal fire extinguisher for liquid spill fire. All these three fire suppressing agents are used in industries, commercial establishments, warehouses, etc. However, because of a special attribute of P.K powder, it is used in high-hazard areas like refineries, chemical plants, and airports.
But the fact is completely opposite as fires have different kinds and water is not recommended for all of them. Gone are the days of water and today we have several other options for tackling different fires. Out of all these options, dry chemicals are the best as they can cover a maximum number of fires.
Their main work of these agents is suppressing the fire by coating the surface of the fire with dry chemical that acts as a blocking system for oxygen to the fire. There are different kinds of agents acting for this purpose. Some of them are –
Multipurpose agents –As said before, chemical agents are the best for fire protection. In this context multi-purpose agents that are of yellow colour in appearance are the best. This agent is ideal for fire category A, B and C.
Standard agents – This powder are white in colour and have portions of potassium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate. They are manufactured to suppress fire class B and C.
Purple or P.K agents – As the name signifies this powder appears in purple colour. It majorly consists potassium bicarbonate and is an ideal fire extinguisher for liquid spill fire. All these three fire suppressing agents are used in industries, commercial establishments, warehouses, etc. However, because of a special attribute of P.K powder, it is used in high-hazard areas like refineries, chemical plants, and airports.