How to dispose ammonium phosphate and CO2 waste in fire extinguishers?

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How to dispose ammonium phosphate and CO2 waste in fire extinguishers?

2007-03-08 13:34:43 · 2 answers · asked by RIZA C 1 in Environment

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Most extinguisher companies will re-use the dry chemical. However, if you are cleaning up a discharge, you can simply sweep it up (a shop vac works good) and dispose of it in the trash. It's not toxic.

CO2 is simply "shot-off" and returns to the atmosphere. Contrary to popular belief this does not contribute to global warming as the CO2 was collected from the air with condensers to begin with.

2007-03-08 15:00:57 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

why not recycle it? Any fire ex co will take it

2007-03-08 13:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by RayM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋