Re: [MV] Pyrene Fire Extinguishers

From: Thomas M McHugh (tmmchugh@msn.com)
Date: Sun Aug 22 2004 - 04:47:54 PDT


That quite probably is an old Carbontetrichloride Extinguisher. Also
banned now.

I'm surprised we all survived, since we always used Carbon Tet to wash our
hands after a dirty job.

Tom McHugh, NJ
1952 M38A1
M-416 Trailer
MVPA, MTA
New State Commander, Department of NJ
Korean War Veterans Association 2004-2006

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <FLYNN1955@webtv.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 9:04 PM
Subject: [MV] Pyrene Fire Extinguishers

> Hi Gang,
> I remember banter about this but not the details.Pyrene is outlawed
> correct,what harm does it cause?Does it smell like dry cleaning fluid?I
> fond a great heavy vehicles extinguisher but it is full...of something.
>
> Were WWII extinguishers painted or left polished brass?
>
> Steve
> WC51
>
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