Principle of lithium battery fire extinguisher

Can a lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher prevent a fire?

By being proactive, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of a lithium-ion battery fire. Lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers use F-500—a multi-purpose firefighting agent—to effectively cool and suppress fires. The F-500 solution is the first agent proven to extinguish lithium-ion batteries without reignition.

How do lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers work?

Lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers use F-500—a multi-purpose firefighting agent—to effectively cool and suppress fires. The F-500 solution is the first agent proven to extinguish lithium-ion batteries without reignition. The key to their effectiveness lies in the extinguishing agent’s ability to reach the battery directly.

What are lithium-ion fire extinguishers?

Lithium-ion fires are complex and challenging to control, requiring specialised equipment specifically designed to tackle the unique characteristics of these fires. This is where lithium-ion fire extinguishers come into play, as they are engineered to address the specific hazards associated with lithium-ion battery fires.

How do you use a lithium ion battery fire extinguisher?

Application: Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire, and apply the powder evenly to cover the burning material. Lithium-ion battery fires can be effectively managed with standard dry chemical or ABC fire extinguishers. These extinguishers use a dry chemical agent to interrupt the chemical reaction of the fire. Key Points:

Can lithium ion batteries be controlled if a fire happens?

Due to lithium-ion batteries generating their own oxygen during thermal runaway, it is worth noting that lithium-ion battery fires or a burning lithium ion battery can be very difficult to control. For this reason, it is worth understanding how lithium-ion fires can be controlled should a fire scenario happen.

Can you use a CO2 extinguisher on a lithium battery?

While CO2 extinguishers are effective for many types of fires, they are not suitable for lithium battery fires. They do not cool the battery sufficiently, and the fire may re-ignite once the CO2 dissipates. If it is safe to do so, disconnect the battery or power source to cut off the supply of electricity.