Use of fluorinated ketones in fire extinguishing compositions
US6630075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62D1/0085
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fire extinguishing compositions and methods for extinguishing, controlling, or preventing fires are described wherein the extinguishing agent is a fluorinated ketone having up to two hydrogen atoms, alone, or in admixture with a co-extinguishing agent selected from hydrofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, perfluoropolyethers, hydrofluoroethers, hydrofluoropolyethers, chlorofluorocarbons, bromofluorocarbons, bromochlorofluorocarbons, iodofluorocarbons, hydrobromofluorocarbons, and mixtures thereof.
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