2006-09-22 10:02:47 · 7 answers · asked by justice 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Acids do not usually catch on fire as they are not flammable themselves. Many are very aggressive though and will react violently with organic materials which results in a class A fire (see ref.)
Class A fires are best extinguished with Water or CO2 extinguishers.
In the case you have quite a bit of acid use a CO2 extinguisher as adding water to acid will make it heat up really fast and could get you spattered in acid from the bubbles forming.
2006-09-22 11:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by laohu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get off the computer and call 9-1-1!
2006-09-22 10:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by Qwertius 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Add an alkali or base (preferably in a weak form)
2006-09-22 13:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by sherrylboodramhot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a Halon extinguisher
2006-09-22 10:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by harryt62 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just use a fire extinguisher....
2006-09-22 23:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by teroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water to smother, then weak base to neutralize.
2006-09-22 10:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a whole lot of water
2006-09-22 10:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by daringsham 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋