Foam extinguisher is based on foam and water extinguishing agent and affects two sides of the fire triangle, namely heat and oxygen with cooling and coating the fuel. Foam solution are made of foam concentrate and water when are mixed with air create bubbles. The bubble formed has a low density and is easily placed like a blanket on fires such as oil and gasoline.
Foam types based on fire classes:
Foam types based on foam concentration:
Foam types based on expansion:
Foam extinguishers types based on application:
1- Portable extinguisher
2- Fixed extinguisher
Related fire standards:
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