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User Manual AF-X Fireblocker Carbon Based Fire Extinguishers version 2.2
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SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
The unit itself is designed to extinguish fire!
IF MATERIAL IS EXPOSED TO AN EXTERNAL FIRE, THE MIXTURE WILL SPONTANEOUSLY REACT INTO
AN
EXTINGUISHING AEROSOL THAT WILL PRESENT ITSELF AS A WHITE CLOUD.
THE AEROSOL CLOUD WILL
ITSELF BE AN EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
5.1.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Dry powder and dry sand are also suitable.
5.2.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture inside the Aerosol Generator
extinguisher
Fire hazard:
When ignited, fire-fighting extinguishant will be developed (purpose of extinguishing agent). White Aerosol cloud
developed may be confused with smoke but is actually the fire-extinguishing agent. Flame point material around
350 ºC.
Explosion hazard:
No direct explosion hazard in vicinity of product in powder and tablet form. Flame point material around 350 ºC.
Hazard due to combustion products after initiation:
Combustion products: CO2, N2, H2O gas phase (> 88% wt); K2CO3 solid phase (< 12%wt)
5.3.
Advice for firefighters
Precautionary measures:
Exposure to fire/heat: keep upwind, consider evacuation and have neighborhood close doors
and windows.
Firefighting instructions:
Cool packages/tanks or loose product with water spray from safe distance (min. 5 Meters), and if possible remove
them into safety. Do not move the load if already exposed to excessive heat.
Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Protection during firefighting:
Do not breathe fumes. Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Clothing for
fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide
a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.
Other information:
Avoid mechanical shocks.
Avoid high temperatures.
Use water spray to cool unopened packages.
