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precisely! there are usually two different types of fire extinguishers: co₂ based extinguishers and foam based extinguishers. never use a co₂ based extinguisher on a person. do you know the reason why? a). co₂ is freezing cold b) the person would suffocate c) co₂ is toxic d) co₂ is corrosive
CO₂ extinguishers release highly cold gas as pressurized CO₂ expands rapidly on discharge, which can cause severe frostbite. While CO₂ can displace oxygen, the immediate critical hazard of direct use on a person is the extreme cold. CO₂ is not toxic in this context nor corrosive.
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a). CO₂ is freezing cold