ISO 9001:2015 Certified · MSME Registered · Military Engineering Services Registered
Fire Protection System logoFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMTMFire safety contractors, dealers & distributors · Bhopal, M.P.
EXCELLENCE IN FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FIRE HYDRANT, FIRE ALARM & FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

BC Powder (DCP) Fire Extinguishers in Bhopal

BC powder (DCP) extinguishers use sodium or potassium bicarbonate dry chemical powder to knock down flammable liquid (Class B) and gas (Class C) fires at fuel points, tank areas and process plants. FPS offers portable, cartridge and trolley BC powder models from Kanex, Minimax, Savemax, Kartar Valves and Balaji Fire Safety in Bhopal and across Madhya Pradesh.

Minimax

Minimax BC Powder Fire Extinguisher, Stored Pressure

BC powder (sodium bicarbonate)Stored pressure1 kg to 9 kg

Sizes: 1 kg to 9 kg

Portable stored pressure extinguisher with sodium bicarbonate powder in 1, 2, 4, 6 and 9 kg, pressurised with dry nitrogen. The 1 kg size is rated 34B with a minimum effective discharge time of 8 seconds.

View specifications ›
Minimax

Minimax BC Powder Fire Extinguisher, Gas Cartridge

BC powder (sodium bicarbonate)Gas cartridge4 kg to 9 kg

Sizes: 4 kg, 6 kg, 9 kg

Gas cartridge operated BC powder extinguisher in 4, 6 and 9 kg for industrial use and severe, usually outdoor, conditions. The 4 kg size is rated 89B with a minimum effective discharge time of 13 seconds.

View specifications ›
Kartar Valves BC Powder Fire Extinguisher, 4 kg to 9 kg
Kartar Valves

Kartar Valves BC Powder Fire Extinguisher, 4 kg to 9 kg

BC powder4 kg, 6 kg, 9 kg

Sizes: 4 kg, 6 kg & 9 kg

Extinguisher filled with BC powder, the dry chemical used on flammable liquid and gas fires, in 4, 6 and 9 kg capacities.

  • Capacity: 4KG, 6KG & 9KG

How to choose

First confirm that BC powder fits the risk. It is meant for flammable liquids and gases, such as fuel points, tank areas, gas handling and chemical process areas, and is not listed for Class A fires of wood, paper or cloth, where an ABC unit is the usual choice. Kanex offers two powders, siliconized sodium bicarbonate (SBC) and siliconized potassium bicarbonate (PBC), both to IS 4308; Minimax uses sodium bicarbonate, and Savemax and Kartar Valves list BC dry chemical powder.

Next choose stored pressure or cartridge operation. Stored pressure units hold nitrogen in the cylinder with the powder and are offered by Kanex in 4, 6 and 9 kg, with a gauge testing system to check the charge, and by Minimax from 1 kg to 9 kg. Cartridge operated units keep the propellant in a separate CO2 cartridge that pressurises the body only when used, which makes refilling quick and suits industrial and outdoor sites; Kanex (CO2 cartridge to IS: 4947) and Minimax list them in 4, 6 and 9 kg.

Then compare the listed fire rating, not just the weight, because it changes with size, operation and test method. Examples from the data: 34B on the Minimax 1 kg stored pressure unit, 89B on the Minimax 4 kg cartridge unit, and 183B on the Kanex 4 kg cartridge units with about 15 seconds discharge and 4 m throw. Kartar Valves lists 4, 6 and 9 kg capacities without published ratings, so FPS confirms them on enquiry.

For fuel points, tank farms and large sheds, choose a trolley unit of 25, 50 or 75 kg. Kanex and Minimax trolley units are rated 233B, with Kanex listing about 32 seconds discharge and 6 m throw on the 25 kg size and conformity to IS 16018:2012. Savemax offers a 25 Kg gas cartridge trolley whose mechanism keeps working even if the body loses pressure, and a CO2 stored pressure trolley in 25, 50 and 75 Kg that needs no separate cartridge. Balaji Fire Safety lists a 50 kg stored pressure trolley with a galvanised, polished finish and an average discharge time of 25 sec; its listing also names CO2 types, so FPS confirms the agent with Balaji before supply.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between BC and ABC powder?
BC powder, based on sodium or potassium bicarbonate, is made for flammable liquid and gas fires. ABC powder also covers Class A fires of wood, paper and cloth, so BC is chosen where the risk is mainly fuel, oil or gas.
SBC or PBC powder: what is the difference?
SBC is siliconized sodium bicarbonate and PBC is siliconized potassium bicarbonate. Kanex offers both to IS 4308 for Class B, C and electrical fires, in the same stored pressure and cartridge operated models, so you can follow whichever your site specification names.
Stored pressure or cartridge operated: which should I choose?
Stored pressure units are simple to check and suit indoor and general use. Cartridge operated units keep the propellant in a separate CO2 cartridge, which Minimax notes is quick and simple to refill after discharge and suited to industrial and outdoor sites.
Can BC powder be used on electrical fires?
Kanex lists its SBC and PBC powders for Class B, C and electrical fires. Minimax, Savemax and Kartar Valves list their BC units for Class B and C fires, so FPS confirms suitability for electrical risks when you enquire.
Are these extinguishers BIS approved?
Kanex portable units are BIS approved to IS 15683:2006 and ISI marked, and its 25 to 75 kg units conform to IS 16018:2012. Minimax units are ISI marked and Savemax trolleys are BIS/ISI marked and CPWD approved. Balaji Fire Safety lists no approval on its 50 kg trolley, so FPS confirms it on enquiry.
Does FPS supply and refill BC powder extinguishers, and how do I get a price?
Yes. FPS supplies, installs, refills and maintains BC powder extinguishers in Bhopal and across Madhya Pradesh, and prices are on request: call or WhatsApp +91 92440 89060.

Need a Fire NOC or renewal in Madhya Pradesh?

We handle your complete Fire NOC application and renewal: documentation, liaison with the MP Fire Department and compliance support.

Talk to our NOC team
Call +91 92440 89060Send a text messageEmail usWhatsApp us