Name : UL Listed PBC Powder (Potassium Bicarbonate)

Brand : IFP FIREKILL PK

Description

• IFP-FIREKILL PK is a highly efficient BC type dry chemical extinguishing powder.
• It is based on potassium bicarbonate, one of the most effective agents against B and C class fires.
• IFP-FIREKILL PK is about 2.5 times more effective than Sodium bicarbonate powder
• The active ingredient is mixed with additives for improving its fluidity and making it weather resistant.
• It is compatible with AFFF and AR-AFFF foam, but not compatible with Protein Foam.

Application

IFP FIREKIL PBC is an efficient extinguishing agent for class B and C fires. It is suitable for combustible liquids and burning gases. It can also be applied on fires involving energized electrical equipment. It is not appropriate for extinguishing metal fires.

It may be used in both, hand portable and wheeled extinguishers, vehicles and fixed systems. As propellant, compressed air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide may be used.

Toxicity

It is non toxic and harmless to human and animal bodies. Extensive tests have indicated that in normal application no detrimental effect will be experienced.

Storage and Shelf Life

IFP-FIREKILL PK is formulated for not being affected by long term storage; it may last up to five years without loosing its typical characteristics. However, the powder’s integrity depends on the prevalent storage conditions. It is highly recommended to store in temperature < 50ºC dry places (< 75% relative humidity), avoid sudden weather conditions changes, do not stack the pallets, handle the packages with care and maintain the product in its original, tight sealed packaging until use.

Properties

Properties                                               Specifications

Appearance                                              Free Flowing Powder
Chemical Content                                    80%-90%
Apparent Density, gm/ml                        0.85 – 1.10
Moisture Content, Max.                           0.5%
Free Flowing Test, Min.                           50 gm/sec
Hygroscopicity, Max.                               2%

Approval and listing

UL Listed (UL 299C and UL-711)

Other Standards

• EN 615
• IS 4308

Standard Packing

Standard packing are in 5, 6, 9, 25, 1000 kgs. (net wt) hermetically sealed polyethylene bags. For safe transportation these bags may be packed in High Density Polythene Drums of suitable sizes. Other packing sizes are also available on request.

Ordering Information

Part Number     Description         Volume, m3 (ft3)       Weight (kg)
201050-01       Polythene bag 5 kg   --                       5
201050-02       Polythene bag 6 kg   --                       6
201050-03       Polythene bag/9 kg   --                       9
201050-04       Polythene bag/25 kg  --                      25
201050-05       Polythene bag/1 ton  --                    1000