{"product_id":"amerex-b456-10-lb-abc-dry-chemical-fire-extinguisher","title":"Amerex B456 10 lb ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerex\u003c\/strong\u003e B456 is a 10 lb ABC (multi-purpose) dry chemical fire extinguisher for Class A, Class B, and Class C fires. It uses a specially fluidized and siliconized mono ammonium phosphate dry chemical that insulates Class A fires by melting at approximately 350°F and coating the surface, smothers and breaks the chain reaction of Class B fires, and will not conduct electricity back to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Amerex model B456, item number 14967. Stored-pressure design with an anodized aluminum valve and a hose and nozzle. A wall bracket is included (official catalog: 801 wall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL and ULC rating 4A:80B:C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDependable drawn-steel cylinder with durable high-gloss polyester powder paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-metal valve construction; anodized aluminum valve body, handle, and lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature range -65°F to 120°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQR coded and multilingual labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and economical to maintain and service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass A fires involving ordinary combustibles, where the agent coats the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass B flammable-liquid fires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass C fires involving energized electrical equipment (the agent will not conduct electricity back to the operator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerex also recommends the B456 for shipping\/receiving docks in its health-care facility selection guide, citing Class A materials such as packaging and Class B hazards around trucks and forklifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersons expected to use this extinguisher should be trained. Follow the extinguisher nameplate and the official owner's manual. Discharge time and effective range vary by model; for the B456 the manufacturer lists a 15–21 ft initial range and a 22-second discharge time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the extinguisher from the wall hanger or bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the extinguisher upright, twist and pull the ring (safety) pin, snapping the plastic lockwire seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting back a minimum of 8 feet from the fire, grasp the nozzle and aim at the base of the fire nearest you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping the extinguisher upright, squeeze the lever to discharge and sweep the chemical agent stream from side to side. Work the fire away from you while being alert for flashbacks. Move closer as the fire is extinguished, but not so close as to scatter or splash the burning material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the fire is out, stand by and watch for possible re-ignition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvacuate and ventilate the area immediately after extinguishing the fire. The fumes and smoke from any fire may be hazardous and can be deadly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerex Corporation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB456\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem number (official SKU)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAgent type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABC dry chemical (mono ammonium phosphate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUL \u0026amp; ULC rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4A:80B:C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValve type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose and nozzle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal operating pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange (initial)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–21 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDischarge time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping weight (includes box)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-65°F to 120°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded bracket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall (801 wall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer's warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptional chrome cylinder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (catalog option; not claimed on this listing unless present on the unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official catalog states that these extinguishers are manufactured and tested to UL standards, comply with NFPA 10, are ISO-9001\/ISO-14001 certified and UL listed, and conform to test standards CAN\/ULC-S504 \/ UL 299 and CAN\/ULC-S508 \/ UL 711. USCG approval with the bracket listed on the UL label is a catalog option and is not claimed here unless it appears on the unit's UL label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct information summarized from the manufacturer (Amerex Corporation, amerex-fire.com, Hand-Portable Fire Extinguishers catalog, official webstore item 14967, healthcare facility selection guide, owner's manual 05602, and SDS CH550). Always follow the label and Safety Data Sheet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2960\/2875\/files\/Amerex-ABC-F15-F18-CH550-SDS-EN.pdf?v=1794351255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS) — ABC dry chemical CH550 \/ F15–F18\u003c\/a\u003e — official manufacturer PDF. The SDS lists model codes including 500 and 456.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2960\/2875\/files\/Amerex-05602-Hand-Portable-Dry-Chemical-Owners-Manual-EN.pdf?v=1794351255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOwner's Service Manual No. 05602 — stored-pressure hand portable dry chemical extinguishers\u003c\/a\u003e — official manufacturer PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct codes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: 14967\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AMEREX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44195437641763,"sku":"14967","price":226.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2960\/2875\/files\/amerex-b456-14967-hero.jpg?v=1794351465","url":"https:\/\/russmillsafety.com\/es\/products\/amerex-b456-10-lb-abc-dry-chemical-fire-extinguisher","provider":"RussmillSafety.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}