Lithium-ion Battery Fire Extinguishers
Lithium batteries are now commonplace and used in phones, laptops, tablets and other consumer electronics. While they have many advantages including providing a high output of power and swift recharging, they also pose a serious fire hazard. This is because lithium batteries are sensitive to heat and extremely flammable – in high temperatures or if damaged, they can burst into flames and cause life-threatening damage. To safely handle a lithium battery fire, you need a lithium battery fire extinguisher, specifically designed to put out these types of fires without causing further risk.
It's important you know that you cannot put out a lithium battery fire with traditional fire extinguishers or powders.
At present there is no standard for extinguishing lithium battery fires. Lith-ex fire extinguishers were the first solution to come to the market, proving to be a safe and effective way to put out lithium battery fires as they use a non-toxic and revolutionary extinguishing agent called AVD or Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion. Now, there are multiple solutions to the growing problem, including LFX Fire Extinguishers and Firexo All Fires Extinguishers.
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Are lithium-ion batteries a fire hazard?
Yes, lithium and lithium-ion batteries are a fire hazard. They pose a significant risk if damaged or exposed to high heat, as the subsequent chemical reaction produces a flammable gas which can cause the batteries to catch fire or explode. The gas serves as fuel for the fire, enabling it to spread rapidly.
One of the most reported about lithium battery failures happened in 2017 with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – this subsequently led to the company recalling the model and airlines changing their baggage and safety guidelines. Learn more about how a battery fire starts, and what you can do to extinguish it.
How do you put out a lithium-ion battery fire?
Lithium battery fires cannot be put out by traditional extinguishers or powders. Our lithium battery fire extinguishers are specially designed to put out such fires. Lith-ex fire extinguishers use a non-toxic and revolutionary extinguishing agent called AVD or Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion, which is deployed as a mist to create a film over surfaces. This film instantly dries to create an oxygen barrier that cools and prevents re-ignition.
- Other solutions, such as Firexo and LFX fire extinguishers instead work by having an extinguishing agent with absorbs the heat from the battery. This takes away one of the three elements (Oxygen, Heat and Fuel) that a fire needs to burn, but it also helps break down the chain reaction in thermal runaway and prevents other cells from overheating too.
Learn more about how to use a lithium battery fire extinguisher
What type of fire extinguisher is needed for lithium batteries?
At present there is no standard for extinguishing lithium battery fires. This means our lith-ex fire extinguishers are unable to display a fire rating. That being said, you can rest assured that they have undergone extensive testing, are CE marked, and are manufactured in accordance with BS EN3 requirements (the European standard for portable fire extinguishers). If you require any further information, please do visit our FAQs or get in touch.
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All of Fire Protection Online's lithium battery fire extinguishers have been manufactured to the highest quality possible and have a genuine CE Mark (a legal requirement with the Pressure Equipment Directive - PED).
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