LABORATORY

SAFETY
Class Type of Hazard Type of Extinguisher
A Ordinary combustibles: Water
cloth, paper, rubbish, plastics, and wood Dry chemical
Loaded steam
B Flammable liquids: Dry chemical
grease, gasoline, paints, and oils Carbon dioxide
Halon foam
C Electrical equipment and motor switches Carbon dioxide
Dry chemical
Halon
D Flammable metals: mercury, magnesium, Metal X
sodium, and lithium Should be fought by fire fighters only
E Detonation (arsenal fire) Usually allowed to burn out and nearby materials
protected