Rice University Chemical Hygiene Plan 2010 p. 37-38

FIRE EXTINGUISHERSNOVEMBER 8, 2011

RATINGS

B

C

D

A Ordinary Combustibles

Flammable Liquids

Electrical Equipment

Combustible Metals

TYPES

• Dry Chemical: multipurpose use

• Halon: often used in electrical fires

• Carbon dioxide: most effective on liquid and electrical fires

• Water: only used for ordinary combustible fires

5 CO2 extinguishers in each lab

2 Class D extinguishers on the 2nd floor

1 Class D extinguisher on the 3rd floor

OUR EXTINGUISHERS

D

THINK P-A-S-S

Pull the pin

Aim at the base of the fire

Squeeze the handle

Sweep the hose back and forth