Why Are Specialized Foams Designed Solely for Use on Unignited

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why are specialized foams designed solely for use on unignited spills of hazardous liquids?

• A) The roll-on method is ineffective for hazardous liquids.
• B) A thick, viscous foam can form a heat-resistant blanket over burning liquid
• Surfaces.
• C) The US Department of Agriculture Forest Service requires specialized foams for hazardous materials.
• D) Unignited chemicals tend to change the pH of water or remove the water from fire fighting foam, making the foam ineffective.

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