KHCO3 (Potassium Bicarbonate). It's the main component of 'Purple-K' used in fire extinguishers for class B and C fires.What is the name of the chemical found in Fire extingishers that is effection on oil fires?
The navy uses foam, another is halon, dry chemical (baking soda)
reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_exting鈥?/a>
http://home.howstuffworks.com/fire-extin鈥?/a>
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falconWhat is the name of the chemical found in Fire extingishers that is effection on oil fires?
Either Purple K or liquid nitrogen. Only if the copious amounts of water used initially are ineffective. Dynamite can also be effective in smothering the fire with debris.
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