Presto fire extinguisher
Contributed by Fort Kent Historical Society
Item 14611
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Description
The Presto "CB" Fire Extinguisher contained chlorobromomethane and could only be used in well ventilated areas. While a very good fire supressor, chlorobromomethane could cause cardiac arrest if inhaled. The use of chlorobromomethane was banned by the EPA because it depleted the ozone layer.
Other Information
- Title: Presto fire extinguisher
- Creator: Merlite Industries, Inc.
- Creation Date: circa 1940
- Subject Date: circa 1940
- Town: Fort Kent
- County: Aroostook
- State: ME
- Media: brass
- Dimensions (cm): 17 x 7 x 7
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Fort Kent Historical Society
PO Box 181, Fort Kent, ME 04703
(207) 834-5258
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LC Subject Headings
Bromochloromethane
Fire extinguishing agents
Fire extinguishers
Other Keywords
fire extinguisherFire extinguishers , chlorobromomethane , Merlite industries
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