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A carbon dioxide (CO2) fi re extinguisher
is a type of fi refi ghting equipment that
uses pressurized carbon dioxide gas to
extinguish fi res. Unlike water or foam
extinguishers, which can damage
electrical equipment and sensitive
materials, CO2 extinguishers leave no
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(CO2 ) fi re extinguishe
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fi refighting
equipment that
uses pressurized
carbon dioxide
gas to extinguish
fires. Unlike
for use in areas
water or foam
with delicate
extinguishe
electronics
rs, which can
damage electrical

extinguishe
equipment and

rs, which can

sensitive materials,

damage electrical
equipment and
CO2 extinguishe
rs leave no residue,

sensitive materials,
CO2 extinguishe
making them
ideal

rs leave no residue,
making them
ideal

water or foam

residue, making them ideal for use in

fires. Unlike electronics
gas to extinguish with delicate
carbon dioxide for use in areas
uses pressurized
equipment that
fi refighting
r is a type of
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areas with delicate electronics.

 How CO2 Extinguishers Work?

CO2 extinguishers work by displacing oxygen from

the air, which is one of the three elements needed
for a fi re to sustain itself (the other two being heat
and fuel). When you discharge a CO2 extinguisher,
it releases the gas under high pressure, forming a
cold, white cloud. This cloud of CO2 not only
ideal
making them
rs leave no residue,
CO2 extinguishe
sensitive materials,
equipment and
damage electrical
rs, which can
extinguishe
water or foam
fires. Unlike electronics
gas to extinguish with delicate
carbon dioxide for use in areas
uses pressurized
equipment that
fi refighting
r is a type of
(CO2 ) fi re extinguishe ideal
A carbon dioxide making them
rs leave no residue,
CO2 extinguishe
sensitive materials,
equipment and
damage electrical
rs, which can
extinguishe
water or foam
fires. Unlike electronics
gas to extinguish with delicate
carbon dioxide for use in areas
uses pressurized
equipment that
fi refighting
r is a type of
(CO2 ) fi re extinguishe
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suff ocates the fi re by pushing out the oxygen but

also cools the fuel, helping to prevent the fi re from
reigniting.
 ideal
making them
rs leave no residue,
CO2 extinguishe
sensitive materials,
equipment and
damage electrical
rs, which can
extinguishe
water or foam
fires. Unlike electronics
gas to extinguish with delicate
carbon dioxide for use in areas
uses pressurized
equipment that
fi refighting
r is a type of
(CO2 ) fi re extinguishe ideal
A carbon dioxide making them
rs leave no residue,
CO2 extinguishe
sensitive materials,
equipment and
damage electrical
rs, which can
extinguishe
water or foam
fires. Unlike electronics
gas to extinguish with delicate
carbon dioxide for use in areas
uses pressurized
equipment that
fi refighting
r is a type of
(CO2 ) fi re extinguishe
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Where Can a CO2 Fire Extinguisher Be
Used?
This fi re extinguisher type can be used on
fi res in varying situations, these include:
• Electrical fi res, in this cases the fi re
involves equipment such as generators
or computers (CO2 ) fi re extinguishe
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fi refighting
equipment that
uses pressurized
carbon dioxide
gas to extinguish
fires. Unlike
for use in areas
water or foam
with delicate
extinguishe
electronics
rs, which can
damage electrical
equipment and
sensitive materials,
CO2 extinguishe
rs leave no residue,
making them
ideal

ideal

• Class B fi res; fi res that involve

A carbon dioxide making them
rs leave no residue,
CO2 extinguishe
sensitive materials,
equipment and
damage electrical
rs, which can
extinguishe
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carbon dioxide for use in areas
uses pressurized
equipment that
fi refighting
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(CO2 ) fi re extinguishe
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fl ammable liquids such as paint, diesel,

or petrol
 Where Can a CO2 Fire
Extinguisher Not Be Used?

These fi re extinguishers should

not be used on Class F fi res.
These are cooking fi res where
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equipment that
gas to extinguish

uses pressurized
fires. Unlike
for use in areas

carbon dioxide
water or foam
with delicate

gas to extinguish
extinguishe
electronics

fires. Unlike
for use in areas
rs, which can

water or foam
with delicate
damage electrical

extinguishe
electronics
equipment and

rs, which can

sensitive materials,

damage electrical
equipment and
CO2 extinguishe
rs leave no residue,

sensitive materials,
CO2 extinguishe
making them
ideal

rs leave no residue,
making them
ideal

oil or grease are involved, such

as a chip pan fi re.
 Pros and Cons of CO2 extinguishers:
Pros: extremely eff ective on electrical
fi res; do not leave any residue behind
when they are used.
Cons: risk of cold burns if the user holds
the extinguisher by the horn; less
environmentally friendly than other
types of extinguisher; they replace the
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equipment that
gas to extinguish

uses pressurized
fires. Unlike
for use in areas

carbon dioxide
water or foam
with delicate

gas to extinguish
extinguishe
electronics

fires. Unlike
for use in areas
rs, which can

water or foam
with delicate
damage electrical

extinguishe
electronics
equipment and

rs, which can

sensitive materials,

damage electrical
equipment and
CO2 extinguishe
rs leave no residue,

sensitive materials,
CO2 extinguishe
making them
ideal

rs leave no residue,
making them
ideal

oxygen in the air with CO2 so risk of

asphyxiation if used in confi ned spaces.
See the following link for a full article
explaining the
 Conclusi
on
carbon dioxide extinguishers are a
powerful tool for fi re safety, but it's
essential to understand their strengths
and limitations. By using them correctly
and being aware of potential risks, you
can ensure their eff ectiveness and safety.
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