This standard specifies such requirements for water based extinguishing agent as terms and definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking and transportation.
It is applicable to water based extinguishing agent.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections) to, or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply. However parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition applies.
GB 4351.1-2005 Portable fire extinguishers - Part 1: Performance and construction (ISO 7165:1999, NEQ)
GB/T 6682 Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (GB/T 6682-2008, ISO 3696:1987, MOD)
GB/T 13267-1991 Water quality - Determination of the acute toxicity of substances to a freshwater fish (Brachydanio rerio Hamilton-Buchanan) (neq ISO 7346-1~7346-3:1984)
GB 15308-2006 Foam extinguishing agent (ISO 7203-1:1995, ISO 7203-2:1995, ISO 7203-3:1999, NEQ)
SH 0004-1990 Solvent oil for use in rubber industry
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions as well as those defined in GB 15308-2006 apply.
3.1
water based extinguishing agent
liquid extinguishing agent composed of water, penetrant, fire retardant and other additives, usually in the form of liquid droplets or a mixture of droplets and foam
3.2
alcohol resistant water based extinguishing agent
a water-based extinguishing agent suitable for suppression of Class A fires and Class B fires (water-soluble and water-insoluble liquid fuels)
