Gases to extinguish fires

Easy to use and environmentally friendly systems to combat fires

Inert gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), argon, and nitrogen are used to extinguish fires. Their properties create easy-to-use and environmentally friendly systems to combat fires.

CO₂ is a non-corrosive, liquefied gas that is not an electrical conductor, so it is adequate for use in fire extinguishing. On the one hand, it helps to reduce oxygen in the air until extinguishing the fire, on the other, when inserted into fire extinguishers it creates carbon dioxide snow useful to cool down the atmosphere and affected objects. It is perfect for fires in areas with electrical devices because it is not toxic, and leaves no traces.

Pure nitrogen acts as an extinguisher in closed spaces in which there can be numerous flammable substances. It suppresses oxygen to reduce the chances of combustion and to extinguish the fire.

Some fluorinated gases are also used in systems to extinguish fires. Together with CO₂ and nitrogen, they are the most adequate gases to extinguish fires in spaces in which water cannot be used because it could damage goods or equipment.