What is the most effective suppression agent for each combustible product? The t

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What is the most effective suppression agent for each combustible product?

The two combustible products that I have chosen are: Magnesium (class d) and Gasoline (class b).

INTRODUCTION/DIRECTIONS: This assigned paper provides the student the opportunity to research the proper extinguishing agent for two combustible products of their choice. The combustible products can be anything of your choosing. They can fall in any of the class's A, B, C, D or K. You just need to pick 2 combustible products and go with them. You write this paper detailing the following information:

Explanation / Answer

Class B fires: flammable liquids or gases.

The most effective suppression agent for flammable liquid is foam.

Dry chemical agents such as monoammonium phosphate is also used for class B fires.

Class D fires: Exotic metals.

The most effective suppression agent for class D fires is water.

Dry powders are also used.

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