Can fire extinguishers pressurized release burns the skin?

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2026-04-27 09:45

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Absolutely - most fire extinguishers are either chemical or CO2 based, and any one of them can burn the skin. CO2 kills fires by removing heat, and as such is extremely cold when it comes out of the nozzle - that's why you see ice crystals on it.

The only type that isn't much of a danger is the old water type that has a hose on it that you turn upside down - but it isn't pressurized.

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