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MET-L-KYL / PYROKYL (FET_7)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: fet_7.ttl

Name
metlkylPyrokyl
Attribute
FET Fire Extinguishing Agent Type
Definition
A specialty variation of sodium bicarbonate intended for fighting pyrophoric liquid fires (ignite on contact with air).
Description
In addition to sodium bicarbonate, it also contains silica gel particles. The sodium bicarbonate interrupts the chain reaction of the fuel and the silica soaks up any unburned fuel, preventing contact with air.
Accepted
2013-10-18
Allowed for

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.