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BS 6535-3:1989

Superseded
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Fire extinguishing media Specification for powder
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-06-1995

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1989

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Characterization statement and declared information
4 Bulk density
5 Particle size
6 Chemical content
7 Moisture content
8 Fire test performance
9 Discharge performance
10 Resistance to caking and lumping
11 Foam compatibility and water repellency
12 Resistance to low temperature
13 Electrical insulation value
14 Marking of packaging
15 Production testing
Appendices
A Sampling and conditioning
B Determination of bulk density
C Determination of particle size (sieve analysis)
D Determination of moisture content
E Fire extinguishing performance
F Discharge performance test
G Test for resistance to caking and lumping
H Water repellency test
J Low temperature test
K Electrical insulation test
L Foam compatibility test
M Supplementary requirements for certain Ministry of
    Defence applications
Table
1 Production test schedule
Figures
1 Class A test fire
2 Electrical insulation value test cup

Requirements and methods of test for physical characteristics, discharge and extinguishing performance. Includes production testing and marking of packaging.

Committee
FSH/18
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
ISO 7202:2012 Similar to

BS 6643-2:1985 Recharging fire extinguishers (manufactured to BS 5423 \'Specification for portable fire extinguishers\') Specification for powder refill charges
PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
BS 5306-7:1988 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Specification for powder systems
BS 6165:1992 Specification for small disposable fire extinguishers of the aerosol type

BS 6535-2:1984 Fire extinguishing media Specification for halogenated hydrocarbons
BS 6643-2:1985 Recharging fire extinguishers (manufactured to BS 5423 \'Specification for portable fire extinguishers\') Specification for powder refill charges
BS 5306-7:1988 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Specification for powder systems
BS 2000-50(1985) : 1985 METHODS OF TEST FOR PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS - CONE PENETRATION OF LUBRICATING GREASE
ISO 7202:2012 Fire protection Fire extinguishing media Powder

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