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Which type of portable fire extinguisher is best suited for putting out a Class D fire?

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Which type of portable fire extinguisher is best suited for putting out a Class D fire?

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• Class D fires involve burning metals such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, or aluminum dust • Different extinguishing agents work by cooling, smothering, or interrupting the chemical reaction • Some agents can be dangerous when used on burning metals because they react with the metal or spread molten material

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• First recall what materials are involved in a Class D fire. What unique problems do burning metals create compared to wood, fuel, or electrical fires? • Which of these agents (CO2, foam, dry chemical, dry powder) would be safest and most effective on very high‑temperature burning metal? Consider whether the agent might react with the metal. • Think about which agent is specifically designed and labeled for metal fires, rather than being a general‑purpose extinguisher.

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• Verify which extinguisher type is specifically rated for Class D fires in standard fire classification charts. • Check whether CO2 or foam are recommended or not recommended for burning metals due to reaction or re‑ignition risks. • Confirm that the agent you choose is meant to form a heat‑absorbing, smothering barrier over burning metal rather than just blowing it around.

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