In addition to the old type BC powder that used to be recommended for
kitchen stuff there is a newer product called purple-K.  Many extinguishers
using it have purple labels as well as a "K" marking in addition to BC.
Don�t see them very often though as the price tag is almost double the cost
of the standard BC extinguishers.  Best solution for a kitchen fire is still
as you stated...put the lid on it kill the source flame and stand back.
jimt

On 5/23/05 6:29 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:

> As for kitchen fires the rule is; never move a burning pan, skillet or
> whatever. Always cover it and get the hell away.
> That fire extinguisher or water of anytime on a grease fire just feeds it
> oxygen and makes it grow.
> 
> Stan Wilder
> Engine Ceramics
> 214-352-4931