Class D Combustible Metal Fires
Class D Fire Protection
A Closer Look at Combustible Metal Fires.
Class D Fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium, aluminum, and titanium. Unique properties of Class D metal fires require specialized fire suppression methods.
Class D fires burn at extremely high temperatures.
This type of fire has increased danger due to the nature of the molecular composition of the metals. Combustible metals have chemical reactions to water and other common extinguishing agents, potentially resulting in explosions.
FIRETRACE Class D fire suppression offers superior efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Class D Suppression
FIRETRACE has created their own protocols for testing, innovating, and improving Class D fire suppression. Class D fire suppression requires specialized extinguishing agents such as dry powder and F-500 encapsulating agent to safely extinguish the fire.
Fires by class - a quick look:
• Class A - paper, plastics, wood, cloth and can occur in ducts or dust collectors
• Class B - flammable liquids having a flash point below 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C)
• Class C - electrical fires that can occur in transformers, switches, or electric motors
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From the FIRETRACE website: “FIRETRACE’s latest innovation in Class D fire protection has redefined what is possible in efficiency and reliability.”
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