2006-07-26 07:49:33 · 5 answers · asked by olddog 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
depends on the size of the chemical factory because if its the size of most chemical factories that would be one hell of a lot of dirt! but personally if I was in a chemical factory and it caught on fire I would RUN LIKE HELL!!!!!!!
2006-07-28 11:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally, i don't think i'd get close enough to find out... i like having good lung tissue and a primarilly cancer-free body. However, if you were in a do-or-die situation smothering the chemical fire with sand or dirt is the best option. Many chemicals spontaneously combust in the presence of air and/or water so those are BAD choices.
Try looking up the definition of class C fires... you should find some good info there.
2006-07-26 07:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by scotter98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the chemicals!
Covering in water - reduces the temperature - stopping ignition.
Covering in FOAM - as above, but also forms air blocking barrier.
Powder - Blocks air, but also chemically releases CO2 when heated.
Sand / earth - blocks air & helps contain spillage.
CO2 - removes air by flooding with co2
Halon - BANNED - removes oxygen, highly effective though!
2006-07-26 07:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what chemicals are burning.
2006-07-26 07:53:03 · answer #4 · answered by pablo h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap, effective, plentiful... yes.
2006-07-26 10:54:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋