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Chemical Research Division BCSIR Laboratories, Dhaka
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Process |
A process for the production of carbonate based dry fire extinguishing agent |
Area |
Extinguish the BC type fire |
Uses |
This product is used for Extinguish the BC type fire |
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Dry Chemicals (carbonate based) are one of the most widely used type of fire extinguisher that are effective mainly on Class B and C fires. This agent works by evolving carbon-dioxide and eliminates oxygen from fire and replacing it with carbon dioxide.
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Scale of Development |
This process is leased out by BCSIR authority |
Major Raw Material |
Mainly fine powder of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3, baking soda) |
Major Plant Equipment/Machinery |
Grinding machine, mixing machine, S.S. still container |
Details of specific application |
Carbonate based dry fire extinguisher is most widely used to extinguish fires involving materials like oil, fats, solvents, gases, paint, varnish and live machinery |
Status of Development |
This process is accepted by the BCSIR authority and leased out |
Ecological/Environmental Impact(if any, specify briefly |
This process is environment friendly and after commercialization this product able to fulfill our national demand |
Patenting details |
Patented filed in future |
Commercialization Status |
This process is leased out by BCSIR authority |
Techno-Economics |
Available on demand |
Cost of Production (Tk.) |
70.0/kg |
Key wards |
Carbonate, fire, extinguisher, dry chemical |