
CO2 Fire Extinguisher
- Purpose: Effective for Class B (flammable liquids) and electrical fires.
- Working Principle: Displaces oxygen and rapidly cools flames using pressurized CO2 gas.
- Residue-Free: Leaves no residue, making it safe for electronics and sensitive equipment.
- Applications: Common in offices, data centers, hospitals, laboratories, and electrical panels.
- Limitations: Not suitable for Class A fires (wood, paper, textiles) or confined spaces with poor ventilation.
- Sizes (as per BIS IS 15683): Available in 2 kg, 3 kg, 4.5 kg, 6.5 kg, and 9 kg portable units.