Description Different extinguishing mediums are available for specific classes of fire which necessitates the assessment of the type of hazard area you are protecting in order to maximize the effectiveness of the extinguisher you are going to have available in a fire emergency. Dry chemical portable fire extinguisher is used for all types of fires. Range of stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers are suitable for: Class A (combustible materials such as paper wood cardboard and most plastics) Class B (flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol kerosene grease and oil Class C (electrical equipment such as appliances wiring circuit breakers and outlets) fires NB Never use water to extinguish class C fires Or a combination of ABC class fires All the extinguishers supplied conform to the minimum ratings as specified in SANS1910:2009
