Types Of Fire Extinguishers
Supremex Equipments is leading manufacturers, suppliers and installations of all types of Fire Extinguishers in India. The four main fire extinguisher types and uses include ABC Powder, CO2, Foam Fire Extinguisher i.e. AFFF or AR-AFFF, Automatic Modular Type or Ceiling mounted, Clean Agent, Wet Chemical, Water Fire Extinguisher, etc.
Classification of Fire Extinguishers
The most suitable types of fire extinguishers for use on each type of fire:
| Class | Fire Type | Recommended Extinguisher |
|---|---|---|
| Class A | Wood, paper and plastic fires | ABC Powder, Water, Foam |
| Class B | Flammable and combustible liquids | CO2, Foam, ABC Powder |
| Class C | Flammable gases | CO2, Clean Agent, ABC Powder |
| Class D | Combustible metals | Class D Powder |
| Class E | Energized electrical equipment | CO2, Clean Agent |
| Class K | Cooking oils and fats (deep-fat fryers) | Wet Chemical |
Fire Extinguisher Types and Uses India
ABC Cartridge & Stored Pressure
Our ABC Powder Type Extinguisher is made to suit the diverse requirements of our clients.
BC Stored & Cartridge Type
BC Powder makes use of a specially siliconized Sodium Bicarbonate.
Mechanical Foam Type
Foam Fire Extinguishers are suitable for flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, solvents, paints and fats like oils and grease.
Water Foam Type
Water Fire Extinguisher are available in both stored pressure and cartridge models.
CO2 Carbon Dioxide Portable Fire Extinguisher
CO2 Fire Extinguisher range is most effective against Class B and C Fires.
Clean Agent
Clean agent extinguishers are designed to provide the superior performance and reliability you expect from quality products.
Automatic Modular Type
These Automatic Fire Extinguishers are useful for large storage areas, warehouses or industries.
Wet Chemical Type
Kitchen fires can be critical, causing severe damage to life and resources as well as time.
How many types of fire extinguishers in India?
ABC Powder (2kg–10kg, IS 15683): Class A, B, C • CO2 (2kg–5kg): Class B, C, E (electrical) • Mechanical Foam (9L AFFF): Class A, B • All BIS/IS certified. Contact us for the right type for your premises.
What are the 4 types of fire extinguishers?
The four common types of fire extinguishers are water, foam, dry powder, and CO₂—each designed for specific fire risks such as solids, flammable liquids, gases, or electrical equipment.