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Fire fighting with viscous water and chemicals eyed
A report from the first international symposium on fire control describes thickened water and chemical inhibitors as promising tools to curb fire loss. Dr. Grove cites carboxymethylcellulose to boost extinguishment up to fivefold, while Dr. Friedman notes bromine and alkali salts stabilize flames at the plume base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goldenstein
Associated Press
Chicago
C. S. Grove Jr
Syracuse
N.Y
Raymond Friedman
Alexandria
American Chemical Society
Grove
Friedman
Edman