2006-09-30 04:53:47 · 2 answers · asked by maplejohnson 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yeah, suck it up! We use shop vacs all the time in our recharge bay to clean up all kinds of powdered chemical. The agents are non-toxic and can be disposed of through normal trash collection means.
As far as it being a halongenated agent... duh, there'd be nothing to clean up, that's kind of the point!
Mild detergents can be used to clean the car too. Vacuum best you can and then consider using one of those "shampoo" units many of the nicer car washes have.
Tip: You might want to wear a dust mask when vacuuming.
2006-10-02 07:47:03 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Do you know what type of fire extinguisher was used. If it was just a standard ABC extinguisher, you probably can vacuum it up but use a bag vacuum and immediately put the vacuum bag into a curbside tough plastic bag which you tie and then double seal with duct tape. Take the bag to your local dump and tell them what is in it so that they will dispose of it properly. If it was a halon or exotic chemical extinguisher, ask your local fire department for advise and possibly assistance.
2006-09-30 12:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋