Palex

PalEx DCP-SBC/PBC is a multipurpose dry powder for fire fighting. It is a sodium / potassium bicarbonate based powder treated with additives to make it free flowing and moisture repellent.

Packaging indicates dry chemical powder for fire fighting, suitable for B and C class of fire, and is a foam compatible type.

  • Type of Extinguisher: Stored Pressure
  • Type of Extinguishing Media: Dry Powder IS 4308 : 2019
  • Anti-Corrosive Inhibitor: Epoxy Polyester Powder Coating
  • Confirming IS Code: IS 15683 : 2018
  • Expellant: Pressurized With N2 gas
  • Minimum Effective Discharge: 85%
  • Operating Position: Upright
  • Operating Temperature –(c): (-)10– C to (+)60– C

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Product Description

1. General Data

ParameterDetails
Trade Mark / BrandPALEX
BIS Standard CodeIS 4308:2019
TypeDry Chemical Powder SBC / PBC

2. Features

  • It is a Sodium / Potassium Bicarbonate based powder.
  • It is free flowing & moisture resistant.
  • It is suitable for B & C class fires.

3. Applications

PalEx SBC/PBC powder is suitable for use in all types of portable fire extinguishers, as well as for mobile extinguishers and fixed installations.

Dry propelling agents such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide can be used.

It is a multipurpose extinguishing powder which is used to combat Class-B fires involving non-polar fuel & polar fuel, and Class-C fires involving energized electrical equipment.

Specific applications include refineries, textiles, etc.

The SBC/PBC based BC agent is a much more effective extinguishing agent.

4. Typical Physical & Chemical Properties

PropertyValue
AppearanceFree flowing white powder
SBC Content>= 75%
Apparent density0.70 - 1.10
Free flowing characteristics>= 50 gm/s
Moisture Content< 0.5%
Water Repellence< 1.5%
Fire performancePasses

5. Marking & Approval

ParameterDetails
ApprovalsBIS (Bureau of Indian Standard)
BrandPALEX
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