Fire extinguishing methods and compositions utilizing 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane
US5113947A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62D1/0057
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods for extinguishing fires are disclosed which include the use of 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane as a fire extinguishing agent. The 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane may be used alone or in combination with other halogenated hydrocarbon fire extinguishants. Compositions including the 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and other extinguishants are also disclosed. The compositions are effective at low concentrations and are non-toxic and environmentally safe.
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