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September 2004
Argonite
®
Engineered Fire Suppression System
38-KFSARG-000
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Use Limitations
Argonite should not be used to extinguish fires involving:
Chemicals containing their own supply of oxygen and which are capable of rapid
oxidation in the absence of air, such as cellulose nitrate, gunpowder, etc.
Mixtures containing oxidizing materials, such as sodium chlorate or sodium nitrate.
Chemicals capable of undergoing autothermal decomposition, such as some organic
peroxides and hydrazine.
Reactive metals, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, titanium and zirconium.
Reactive hydrides, or metal amides, some of which may react violently with gaseous
extinguishants.
Note:
This is not an inclusive list of use limitations. If any uncertainty arises as to
whether Argonite is a suitable agent/system, contact Kidde Fire Systems.
