How are fire extinguishers classified?
Its all very well knowing you need a fire extinguisher, but which one is right for you? All extinguishers are classified into one or more category, depending on the contents. Class A: for organic solids and other ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cardboard and most plastics. Class B: for flammable or combustible liquids such as fuel, grease and oil. Class C: for flammable gasses. Electrical fires should only be tackled with a multipurpose (A,B and C rated) extinguisher. Class D: for combustible metals usually found in places such as laboratories. Class F: for cooking oil and fat fires. Remember: consider your own safety first – if you are faced with a fire and are in any doubt call 999 and ask for the fire service. VLD5700 Dry powder fire extinguisher – 0.6kg B,C, fire classification VLD5703 Dry powder fire extinguisher – 0.
