Don Hester
10-14-2011, 06:41 PM
Thought I would share this with you all.
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The chemical in the grenade, carbon tetrachloride, was appropriate for both liquid and electrical fires. It was a common chemical used in extinguishers from the early 20th century to about the 1950’s.
There was one small issue though. The chemical carbon tetrachloride is toxic and acute exposures cause damage to the nervous system and internal organs.
Another issue is that when CTC is exposed to heat it forms phosgene gas, more commonly known as “Nerve Gas”.
So if you ever get lucky to run into one of these bad boys you can let your clients know.:)
http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/8/2/3/7/ar131741588773289.jpg
The chemical in the grenade, carbon tetrachloride, was appropriate for both liquid and electrical fires. It was a common chemical used in extinguishers from the early 20th century to about the 1950’s.
There was one small issue though. The chemical carbon tetrachloride is toxic and acute exposures cause damage to the nervous system and internal organs.
Another issue is that when CTC is exposed to heat it forms phosgene gas, more commonly known as “Nerve Gas”.
So if you ever get lucky to run into one of these bad boys you can let your clients know.:)