Purple K Fire Extinguisher

  • March 22, 2017
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Purple-K fire extinguishers contain specially fluidized and siliconized potassium bicarbonate dry chemical, which is particularly effective on Class B flammable liquids and pressurized gasses. It is electrically non-conductive and thus is effective in energized electrical equipment fires.

Purple-K, also known as PKP, is a dry-chemical fire suppression agent used in dry chemical fire extinguishers

Purple-K is a trademarked name for potassium bicarbonate. Potassium bicarbonate is formed by recrystallizing the product of a potassium carbonate and carbon dioxide chemical reaction. The letter ā€œKā€ on the periodic table of elements represents potassium, and it is potassium bicarbonate which is the chemical used to make Purple-K. Potassium bicarbonate is colorless; thus, the manufacturers add a violet pigment to allow for discernment between other dry chemicals. That explains how Purple-K got its name.

Potassium bicarbonate comes in three grades: USP grade; for food and drug applications, ACS grade; for chemical production, and Technical grade; for technical applications. The technical grade is the required grade for use in manufacturing Purple-K. What makes technical grade unique is that it has magnesium oxide additives. The magnesium additives act as moisture absorbent to allow free-flow of the chemical, ideal for Purple-K extinguishing agent.

Purple-K is the most effective dry chemical extinguishing agent for liquid fuel and gaseous fuel (Class B) fires. In addition to being extremely effective for Class B applications, Purple-K extinguishers also carry a Class C rating.

The Purple-K fire extinguisher covers virtually every flammable liquid, gas, and grease hazard you can imagine. Purple-K has a C rating that allows for safe use in the event of a fire involving or in close proximity to, energized electrical equipment. The attributes of the Purple-K agent allow for the protection a wide range of Class B and Class C hazards.

All Florida Fire Equipment offers Purple-K products in a variety of sizes. Our experts will help you determine the capacity best suited to your specific needs.

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