How to extinguish ethanol fire in a beaker

Shawn Bosworth. To fight an ethanol fire you would require an AR-AFFF (Alcohol-Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam) fire extinguisher. Standard AFFF foam cannot tackle ethanol fires because the alcohol breaks the foam down and prevents it from creating a blanket over the liquid. The alcohol-resistant polymer in AR-AFFF stops this from happening …

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Preventing and Controlling Ethanol Fires

Extinguishing Small Ethanol Fires • Use a CO2, halon, or dry chemical extinguisher that is marked B, C, BC, or ABC. • An alcohol -type or alcohol -resistant (ARF) foam may be used to effectively combat fuel ethanol fires. • Never use water to control a fire involving high-concentration fuel ethanol such as E85

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Separate the alcohol container at least 12 inches from the Bunsen burner flame. Let the spreader cool down before putting it in the alcohol. Hold the spreader with ethanol away from the Bunsen burner. Cap the container of alcohol in between use and be careful not to knock over or spill the container of alcohol.

What kind of fire extinguisher do you use for ethanol?

• Use a CO2, halon, or dry chemical extinguisher that is marked B, C, BC, or ABC. • An alcohol -type or alcohol -resistant (ARF) foam may be used to effectively combat fuel ethanol fires. • Never use water to control a fire involving high-concentration fuel ethanol such as E85

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Can a water mist extinguisher be used on alcohol based fires?

I have had confirmation from the manufacturer (Jewel Saffire) that that water mist extinguishers are suitable for use on alcohol based fires. Hope this helps. More sharing options… 4 years later… I would argue if alcohol burns and you cannot see the flames how would you make sure its out? More sharing options…

How effective is AR-AFFF at extinguishing ethanol?

Whilst AR-AFFF is effective in extinguishing ethanol fires, it has been tested with the ethanol in a bund/pool/tray, only then will it be able to form an effective blanket over the liquid. Otherwise the liquid runs out from under the foam.

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Are there any ethanol fires from plating?

Ethanol fires are occasionally reported from the plating processes but usually with only minor damage. What made this especially serious was the size of the fire from the spilled ethanol. Remember to: Separate the alcohol container at least 12 inches from the Bunsen burner flame.

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Reference:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_extinguisher