| |
EFFECT
ON
HUMANS |
EFFECT
ON
PROPERTY |
EFFECT
ON
ENVIRONMENT |
| Foam
and
Water |
Human protection necessary when used in fixed systems. |
May be corrosive due to large water concentration
Residue is harmful to delicate electronics |
Residue can be difficult
to dispose of and foam
can be poisonous |
| Water |
Generally not dangerous to humans when fighting fire |
Can cause extensive
damage to property |
Can release harmful
fumes and substances
on extinguishment |
| CO2 |
Highly dangerous to
humans in fire fighting
concentrations. |
Cooling effect causes
condensation mist
harmful to electronics |
In general more CO2
is released from
other sources |
Inert
gases |
May lead to inadequate
oxygen supply to the
brain when used alone |
No damage caused |
Naturally occurring
components that do
not pose a threat |
| Halon |
Can be used in human
presence but has been
banned. |
No damage caused |
Harmful to the
environment |
 |
Can be used in human
presence in designed
concentration and with proper precautions |
No damage caused |
Friendly to environment
It is ozone friendly
It is a Green Product |
