Description Several recent calls from Distributors have prompted this Tech Tip. All concerned the advisability of placing ABC type hand portable or wheeled extinguishers either on tarmac or in aircraft hangers. The best way to answer is to cite from NFPA Standards and other published documents. NFPA 410 Aircraft Maintenance (Addendum) A-7-3.1 All-purpose (ABC) dry [...]
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Tech Tips # 22
Description HISTORY: Amerex Corporation has produced dry chemical agents since 1973, both for installation in new fire extinguishers and various sizes of packaged recharges. In those 24 years, there has not been a reported incident of chemical toxicity in chemical production, fire extinguisher manufacturing, testing or training. Because the various dry chemicals are composed of [...]
Tech Tips # 23
Description Tech Tip No. 22 dealt with dry chemical toxicity. We receive a fair number of calls requesting information on dry chemical disposal so we are passing on the benefits of our experience. All Amerex fire extinguishing dry chemicals are mixtures of chemicals, not subject to the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). Disposal should be [...]
Tech Tips # 27
Description All Halon 1211 extinguishers, for toxicity reasons, had a minimum room volume size noted on the “Warning” portion of their nameplates (labels). Halotron 1 extinguishers have similar warnings on their nameplates. Halotron I extinguishers should not be used in a confined space of less than: (see Halotron Minimum Volume). For comparison, room volume for [...]
