Compositions – Fire-extinguishing
Patent
1998-03-16
1999-12-14
Anthony, Joseph D.
Compositions
Fire-extinguishing
252 805, 252 8, 252604, 252607, 252601, 516111, 516 85, 516921, 516922, A62D 100, A62D 108, B01J 1300
Patent
active
060012706
ABSTRACT:
Sticky high water content gelled fire extinguisher compositions hold the antage of providing a high water content, slightly viscous (sticky) gel with flow properties similar to water. The ability of this material to stick to burning surfaces is what sets it apart from water extinguishers. Not only are fires extinguished, but also surfaces are cooled by the sticky gel as the water evaporates. The basic gelled fire extinguisher composition is comprised of about 88 weight percent water and about 12 weight percent of a 7 nanometer particle size silicon dioxide gellant. The silicon dioxide gellant is available as EH5 tradename by Cabot for this silicon dioxide gellant. Other ingredients such as dispersants, wetting agents and flame retardants can be used as additives in combination with the gelling agent. The actual gel system is inexpensive, made from readily available ingredients and easily prepared.
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Asaoka Leo K.
Salter Christi L.
Stephens William D.
Anthony Joseph D.
Bush Freddie M.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Tischer Arthur H.
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