3 Classification
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3 Classification

  3.1 Extinguishers are classified according to the type of extinguishing medium they contain. At present the types of extinguishers and the uses for which they are recommended are as follows:

Extinguishing medium Recommended for use on fires involving
Water
Water with additives 		wood, paper, textiles and similar materials
Foam wood, paper, textiles and flammable liquids
Dry powder/dry chemical (standard/classes B, C ) flammable liquids, electrical equipment and flammable gases
Dry powder/dry chemical (multiple or general purpose/classes A, B, C) wood, paper, textiles, flammable electrical equipment and flammable gases
Dry powder/dry chemical (metal) combustible metals
Carbon dioxide flammable liquids and electrical equipment
Wet chemical for class F or K cooking grease, fats or oil fires
Clean agentsfootnote  

  3.2 A table is provided in the appendix which describes the general characteristics of each type of extinguisher.

Parent topic: Annex - Improved Guidelines for Marine Portable Fire Extinguishers
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