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Wet Chemical (FET_16)
DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.
RDF: fet_16.ttl
- Name
wetChemical- Attribute
- FET Fire Extinguishing Agent Type
- Definition
- A chemical-based agent that extinguishes the fire by forming a soapy foam blanket over the burning oil and by cooling the oil below its ignition temperature.
- Description
- Generally used with Class A and K fires (Class F in Europe) only, although newer models are outfitted with misting nozzles as those used on water mist units to give these extinguishers Class B and C firefighting capability.
- Accepted
- 2013-10-18
- Allowed for
- ZI092 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Service
Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.