ABC 9 kg Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguishers can be used on class A fires involving flammable solids such as paper, wood and textiles, class B fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel and paint, class C fires involving flammable gases such as methane and butane, and electrical fires involving electrical equipment up to 1000v. Do not use dry powder fire extinguishers for

• Fires involving cooking oil
• Fires involving electrical equipment over 1000v
• Fires in enclosed spaces
• Fires involving flammable metals

How to identify a dry powder fire extinguisher

• Blue colored label stating ‘powder’

Dry powder fire extinguishers smother fires by forming a barrier between the fuel and the source of oxygen. As they do not cool the fire, there is a small risk of re-ignition.
Dry powder fire extinguishers are ideal for open or outdoor environments with the risk of several different types of fire, especially those involving chemicals, fuel, or vehicles.
How to use a dry powder fire extinguisher

• First remove the safety pin to break the anti-temper seal, and stand well back from the fire.
• Aim at the base of the fire and move the jet rapidly backwards and forwards.
• For electrical fires switch off the power if it is safe to do so, then direct the jet of powder straight at the fire.