What is DCP Type Fire Extinguisher?
BC Powder Fire Extinguishers utilize a specially Siliconized Sodium Bicarbonate based, suitable for class B and C Fires. It chemically insulates B, C Fires by forming a cloud and cutting off the oxygen supply, thus extinguishing the fire.
It smothers and breaks the chain reaction of class B fires and will not conduct electricity back to the operator. Dry chemical powder (DCP) used in DCP Type Fire extinguishers are available in both Stored Pressure operated as well as Cartridge Type design. Supremex is a leading supplier of Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers in India, and we offer 4kg, 6kg, and 9kg capacities
DCP Fire Extinguisher Features
- Durable high glossy polyester powder coating.
- Brass forging valve chrome plated heavy duty.
- Siliconised SBC & PBC based powder, BIS / IRS approved & UL listed.
- SBC & PBC powder variants available in cartridge type 4, 6 & 9Kg with BIS marking.
- Helium leak tested * (only in stored pressure FE, on prior request).
- Stainless steel body options available with BIS marking.
- Dependable drawn steel cylinders.
- BIS / IRS (cartridge type only) approved & CE certified.
BC Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher Specifications
| Type | Stored Pressure | Cartridge Type |
| Capacity (Kg) | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
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| Diameter (mm) | 130 | 150 | 175 | 130 | 150 | 175 |
| Height (mm) | 485 | 550 | 605 | 500 | 495 | 630 |
| Empty Weight (kg) | 2.8 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Filled Weight (kg) | 6.8 | 9.5 | 13.7 | 7.5 | 11.1 | 16.1 |
| Operating Temperature | -30℃ to +60℃ | -30℃ to +60℃ | -30℃ to +60℃ | -30℃ to +60℃ | -30℃ to +60℃ | -30℃ to +60℃ |
| Working pressure at 27℃ | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Maximum Service Pressure | 1.8 MPa | 1.8 MPa | 1.8 MPa | 1.8 MPa | 1.8 MPa | 1.8 MPa |
| Test Pressure | 35 bar | 35 bar | 35 bar | 35 bar | 35 bar | 35 bar |
| Average Discharge Time(S) | 15 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| Discharge Range | <4 | <4 | <4 | <4 | <4 | <4 |
| Fire Rating SBC, PBC Powder | 55B, 89B | 89B, 144B | 144B, 233B | 55B, 89B | 144B, 144B | 233B, 233B |
What is Dry powder fire extinguisher used for?
It is used for flammable liquid (Class B) and electrical (Class C) fires.
Which Powder is used in Fire Extinguisher?
These use dry chemical powder such as Sodium Bicarbonate (BC powder) depending on the fire class. These powders extinguish fires by removing oxygen and stopping the chemical reaction of the fire.
