Kidde 5-B:C Kitchen/Garage Home Series Red Fire Extinguisher

This 5-B:C rated red fire extinguisher is suitable for use on most fires common to the home.

• Regular Dry Chemical
• ULC-rated 5-B:C
• Sodium Bicarbonate
• Suitable for use on liquid & energized electrical fires
• Item #: 466294MTL

Important note
This model is B:C rated. That means it’s designed for liquid and energized electrical fires. It’s not positioned as an “all fires” unit the way an A:B:C extinguisher would be. For typical “wood/paper” fires, many people also keep an A:B:C unit elsewhere in the home.

Best for

• Electrical risks: outlets, power bars, appliances, panels (when energized)

• Liquid risks: fuels/solvents/grease-type liquid scenarios (garage, workshop areas)

Quick Q&A

Q: What does 5-B:C mean?
A: It’s a ULC fire rating indicating capability on Class B (flammable liquid) and Class C (energized electrical) fires, with “5” denoting the relative Class B effectiveness level.

Q: What’s the extinguishing agent?
A: Sodium bicarbonate (Regular Dry Chemical).

Q: Where should I keep it at home?
A: Near higher-risk areas like the garage, utility room, workshop, near electrical equipment, and anywhere flammable liquids might be present—while keeping it accessible and not blocked.