CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)

Carbon dioxide (co2) fire extinguishers are distinguished by a black colored band around the top of the cylinder
Carbon dioxide is a non-conductive and non-corrosive gas used to reduce the amount of oxygen available to the fire. Carbon dioxide is extracted from the
atmosphere and stored at high pressure in the liquid state within a fire extinguisher.
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are suitable for the following types of fires:
Class b – flammable liquids Class e – electrically energized equipment

FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Foam fire extinguishers are marked with a blue band.Foam fire extinguishers work by covering a burning flammable liquid with a blanket of foam, cutting off the fire’s air supply and preventing the release of flammable vapors. Foam fire extinguishers are suitable for the following types of fires:

Class a – paper, textiles, wood, most plastics & rubber Class b – flammable liquid

WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Water fire extinguishers are completely red with No colored band Water fire extinguishers discharge a stream of water onto the fire, lowering the temperature of the burning material to below ignition point. Water fire extinguishers are suitable for the following types of fires:

Class a – paper, textiles, wood, most plastics & rubber.