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Fire extinguisher colour codes and labels

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Label:		Solid red.

Water.

Class A fires; paper, wood, cardboard.

Dangerous if used on cooking oils, fats electrical fires.
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Label:		Red with a black band.

Carbon dioxide.

Class E fires; electrical.
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Label:		Red with a blue band.

Foam.

Class A and B fires; paper, wood, cardboard, and flammable and combustible liquids, e.g. methylated spirits.

Dangerous if used on electrical fires.
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Label:		Red with a white band.

Dry chemical or powder.

Class A, B, C and E fires; most fires except for oils and fats.
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Label:		Red with an oatmeal band.

Wet chemical.

Class F fires; cooking oils and fats; also paper and wood.

Dangerous if used on electrical fires.
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Label:		Red with a yellow band.

Vaporising liquid.

Class A and E fires; paper, wood, cardboard and electrical.

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