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Fire extinguishing methods utilizing perfluorocarbons

US5117917A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1990
Grant dateJun 2, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62D1/0057
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Completely fluorinated, saturated C.sub.2, C.sub.3 and C.sub.4 compounds are efficient, non-ozone-depleting fire extinguishing agents used alone or in blends with other compounds in total flooding and portable systems.

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