CARBO® BC-Е
Description
Fire extinguishing powder CARBO® BC-E is a siliconized potassium sulphate based dry chemical powder, that is suitable for use on either Class B and Class C type fires, as well as fires with electrical voltage up to 35 kV. During the manufacturing process, it is treated with flow promoting and moisture repellent additives and particle size distribution is controlled. Extinguishing powder CARBO® BC-E has a long shelf life in original package and is suitable for charging fire extinguishers, powder fire extinguishing systems and fire vehicles with powder installations. It is suitable for use on fires involving flammable liquids (Class B) and flammable gases (Class C). CARBO® BC-E powder is white in color.
Important features
- Certified according to EN 615;
- Possibility of manufacturing according to customer requirements
- High efficiency
- Environment friendly
APPLICATION
Applicable in the following industries – Petrochemical Industry, Gas Industry, Automotive Industry, Aviation Industry, Maritime Industry and Railway Industry.
FOAM COMPATIBILITY
CARBO® BC-E dry chemical powder is considered foam compatible.
STORAGE
CARBO® BC-E dry chemical powder is formulated for storage 5 /five/ years. The powder is stable at temperatures up to -60°C, with an upper limit of storage up to + 140°C.
CARBO®BC-E must be disposed of in certain places because of its solubility in water.
| CHARACTERISTICS | CARBO® BC-E 20 | CARBO® BC-E 30 | CARBO® BC-E 40 |
| Main ingredients % | Potassium sulphate
20 ± 1,5 |
Potassium sulphate
30 ± 2,0 |
Potassium sulphate
40 ± 2,0 |
| Moisture % | < 0,25 | < 0,25 | < 0,25 |
| Bulk density, g/cm3 | 0,97 ± 0,07 | 0,97 ± 0,07 | 0,97 ± 0,07 |
| Sieve analysis, %
/Tested acc. annex C, method 1/ |
Particles under 40 μm 84 ± 8 Particles under 63 μm 92 ± 8 Particles under125 μm 95 ÷ 100 |
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| Temperature resistance °C | – 60°С ÷ + 140°С | – 60°С ÷ + 140°С | – 60°С ÷ + 140°С |
| Extinguishing efficiency | 89 В | 89 В | 113 В |
