HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

KITCHEN SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What should you NOT use to put out a grease fire?
A
salt or baking soda
B
water
C
a pan lid
D
fire extinguisgher
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pouring water can cause the oil to splash and spread the fire. The vaporizing water can also carry grease particles in it, also spreading the fire. DO NOT Throw Any Other Baking Product on the Fire-Flour might look like baking soda, flour is combustible. and it won’t react the same as baking soda.

Detailed explanation-2: -You should never put water on a grease fire, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Detailed explanation-3: -They are designed for Class A (wood, paper, cloth) fires only. Never use water to extinguish flammable liquid fires. Water is extremely ineffective at extinguishing this type of fire, and you may, in fact, spread the fire if you try to use water on it. Never use water to extinguish an electrical fire.

Detailed explanation-4: -Do NOT use flour on a grease fire. While sometimes baking soda can extinguish a small grease fire (though not if the fire is too overwhelming), flour cannot and should not be used. Due to chemical risk of contaminating your kitchen, putting out a grease fire with your fire extinguisher should be the last resort.

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