Fire classes and extinguisher labels are different throughout the world. The following are used in Brazil. Fire extinguishers are red, but they have color-coded panels.
Fire Fire Fuel Sources
Class Extinguisher Color Codes
A Green Ordinary Combustibles (wood, paper, fabric, and most plastics)
B Red Flammable Liquids (oils, grease, gasoline, and paints)
C Blue Energized Electrical Equipment
D Yellow Combustible Metals (magnesium, titanium, potassium)
K Black Cooking oils and grease in kitchens
Fire Extinguishers
Choose the correct class of fire extinguisher for the fire you intend to fight.
Fire Extinguisher/Extinguishing Agent Fire Class
Water A only Carbon Dioxide (CO2) B and C Mechanical Foam A and B Multi-Purpose – Dry Chemical A, B, C Class D – Dry Powder D Class K – Wet Chemical K
Using the wrong extinguisher to fight a fire can have serious consequences. For example, if a water-based extinguisher is used on a flammable liquid fire, the fire has the potential to flare up, spread and cause serious injury.
