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Extinguishing Agents - Dry Chemical/Powder
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What are the most up-to-date MSDS’s for Ansul Dry Chemicals?
  2. Can a fire extinguisher or wheeled unit be changed to accommodate different kinds of fires and agents to increase the performance of the extinguisher?
  3. What is the shelf life of Ansul Dry Chemical and Dry Powder Agents?
  4. Does Ansul Offer Class "D" Extinguishing Agents for Metal Fires?

  1. What are the most up-to-date MSDS’s for Ansul Dry Chemicals?
    The following list describes Ansul’s dry chemicals with the form number that can be ordered at no charge. The MSDS’s can be ordered at the same time as your placing your next product order from customer services or the most up-to-date MSDS can be obtained on this web site.


    PLUS-FIFTY® B Dry Chemical
    Form Number F-9753
    Purple-K Dry Chemical
    Form Number F-9752
    PLUS-FIFTY® C Dry Chemical
    Form Number F-9754
    FORAY® Dry Chemical
    Form Number F-9751



  2. Can a fire extinguisher or wheeled unit be changed to accommodate different kinds of fires and agents to increase the performance of the extinguisher?
    According to NFPA-10 4-5.1.4, Conversion of Fire Extinguisher Types. “No Fire Extinguisher shall be converted from one type to another, nor shall any fire extinguisher be converted to use a different type of extinguishing agent. Fire extinguishers shall not be used for any other purpose than that of a fire extinguisher”.


  3. What is the shelf life of Ansul Dry Chemical and Dry Powder Agents?
    If you keep it in the original sealed, airtight container within its normal storage temperature range – almost indefinitely.


  4. Does Ansul Offer Class "D" Extinguishing Agents for Metal Fires?
    Yes, three different class "D" agents. Depending on which combustible metal is burning depends on what class "D" extinguishing agent to use for control or extinguishment.

 

 

 
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