Evaluation of a Novel Slurry-Type Fire Extinguishing Agent.
Abstract
An experimental program was conducted wherein mixtures of two fire suppressing agents, and a gelling agent (bromotrifluoromethane, CBrF3, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP) and Cab-O-Sil) were prepared as a potential suppressing agent for habitable aircraft interiors. These mixtures, although capable of extinguishing a combination class A and B fire, yielded a large quantity of particulates causing a high degree of obscuration and were, therefore, considered unsuitable for this application. A mixture of Halon 2402, ADP and Cab-O-Sil was prepared and found to be an excellent suppressing agent against the combination class A and B fire. This agent may be suitable for this application after certain toxicological questions are resolved. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0730610
Entities
People
- Joseph L. Buckley