Class C Fire Extinguishers

Class C fire extinguishers are designed to combat fires that involve flammable gases as the fuel. Typically, this tends to be gases such as methane, propane, butane and hydrogen, which means you need a specific extinguisher to tackle the fire without the risk of spreading it further or causing an explosion.

At Fire Safety Equipment, we stock high-quality Class C fire extinguishers - known as powder extinguishers - to help you combat a fire involving gases safely. Whether you operate an industrial plant, kitchen, laboratory or other setting where gases are stored or created, we help you get all the equipment you need so that you can keep people safe.

What Is a Class C Fire?

Class C fires occur when there is the presence of a flammable gas and a source of ignition such as a spark or open flame. This, mixed with oxygen naturally present in the air, creates a fire that can spread through ventilation spaces or ignite any materials nearby.

Since powder is a dry chemical agent, it’s a great class C fire extinguisher. ABC powder does a number of things to a class C fire. Firstly, it creates a cloud of fine particles to smother a fire by disrupting the chemical reaction taking place, it then helps to cool any materials and reduce their temperature if the fire has spread.

Buy your class C fire extinguishers with us here at Fire Safety Equipment and get fast, free delivery in the UK. With our online store, it’s easy to get everything you need to protect your business and your staff.