HAZARDS OF CARBON TETRACHLORIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: RECOMMENDED PRACTICES NUMBER 3.

Abstract

The report attempted to present just a few of the highlights of the history of the chemical liquid known as carbon tetrachloride. Some of its early uses in medicine and its later applications in industry and as a fire extinguishant were discussed. The toxicity of carbon tetrachloride, particularly with reference to its use as a fire extinguishant, was examined in some detail. And finally, its efficiency in extinguishing fires in hydrocarbon fuels was analyzed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0649465

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Tetrachloride
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Efficiency
  • Extinguishing
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Organic Compounds
  • Toxicity

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