Global Patent Index - EP 0562756 A1

EP 0562756 A1 19930929 - Fire extinguishing and explosion suppression substances.

Title (en)

Fire extinguishing and explosion suppression substances.

Title (de)

Feuerlöschende und explosionsunterdrückende Substanzen.

Title (fr)

Substances pour l'extinction du feu et la suppression d'explosion.

Publication

EP 0562756 A1 19930929

Application

EP 93302037 A 19930317

Priority

GB 9206204 A 19920321

Abstract (en)

A fire extinguishing and explosion suppression agent is disclosed comprising perfluorohexane discharged in atomised form, such as, for example, by means of a pressurising gas which may, for instance, be nitrogen at least partially dissolved in the perfluorohexane. Another agent disclosed comprises a mixture of trifluoromethane dissolved in perfluorohexane. The agents disclosed have zero ozone depletion potential and low toxicity. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A62D 1/00

IPC 8 full level

A62D 1/00 (2006.01); A62D 1/08 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A62D 1/0057 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES FR GB IT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0562756 A1 19930929; AU 3532193 A 19930923; GB 2265309 A 19930929; GB 9206204 D0 19920506

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 93302037 A 19930317; AU 3532193 A 19930319; GB 9206204 A 19920321