Fire extinguishing process and composition

Details Fire extinguishing process and composition Fire extinguishing process and composition

1997-11-25

1999-07-06

Anthony, Joseph D.

Compositions

Fire-extinguishing

252 8, 169 45, 169 46, A62D 100, A62D 108

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059193930

ABSTRACT:
A process for controlling or extinguishing fires comprises introducing to a fire or flame (e.g., by streaming or by flooding) a non-flammable extinguishment composition comprising at least one mono- or dialkoxy-substituted perfluoroalkane, perfluorocycloalkane, perfluorocycloalkyl-containing perfluoroalkane, or perfluorocycloalkylene-containing perfluoroalkane compound, the compound optionally containing additional catenary heteroatoms in its perfluorinated portion and preferably having a boiling point in the range of from about 0.degree. C. to about 150.degree. C. The compounds exhibit good extinguishment capabilities while being environmentally acceptable.

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