A carbon tetrachloride extinguisher would not be used on the following type of fire?
A carbon tetrachloride extinguisher would not be used on the following type of fire?
A carbon tetrachloride extinguisher should not be used in closed spaces due to the highly toxic fumes it emits, such as phosgene and hydrogen chloride, when heated. These emissions pose a significant health risk in confined areas.
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE is a commonly used liquid in fire extinguishers to combat small fires. It has no flash point, it is not flammable. However, when heated to decomposition, it will emit fumes of extremely toxic phosgene and of hydrogen chloride.