What things can be used to put out grease fires (Science Discussion)

AssauIto·10/11/2017, 1:02:48 AM·1 votes·292 views

So far, I know that CO2 fire extinguishers work as well as baking soda, but what else could be used to put out a grease fire?

Would a solution of grease-dissolving detergent and water work? Water and oil don't mix, but with a strong detergent solution, maybe you can put out the fire by dissolving the oil. What about pouring soda on a grease fire?

6 Comments

Vacus10/11/2017, 1:07:04 AM3 votes

Soda is basically water. It would not work at all.

(I think it might be worse than water, thanks to the sugar and carbonation, but am not sure on that.)

ModWulf Helhammer10/11/2017, 1:16:57 AM2 votes

This much water: https://youtu.be/TLfkwF59wIY?t=4m52s

Automatis10/11/2017, 1:03:43 AM1 votes

salt

Marshbouy10/11/2017, 1:06:37 AM1 votes

literally anything that doesn't burn and won't vaporize on contact.

Moooose210/11/2017, 1:18:33 AM1 votes

Salt works.

L Psy Kongroo10/11/2017, 1:24:10 AM1 votes

Smother it with a blanket.