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Can Thermo-Gel be used to extinguish liquid combustibles like petroleum or diesel?

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Can Thermo-Gel be used to extinguish liquid combustibles like petroleum or diesel?

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No, Thermo-Gel is a Class A fire additive. It works perfectly on solids, but Class B pool fires cannot be fought with Thermo-Gel. It is possible, however, to protect mineral oil tanks and similar items from fire by applying a gel coating on the surface and prevent ignition extremely effectively.