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Last updated: June 2025

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What are the benefits of Oiva compared to traditional extinguishers?

Oiva has several benefits compared to regular and traditional extinguishers.

 

It is very effective on kitchen fires as it has been specifically designed to extinguish cooking oil fires, which are the most common fires in the kitchen. It is also applicable to small electrical appliance fires and wood fires.

 

Given its design and concept, Oiva effectively improves fire safety in households while it is kept close by and visible for the unexpected event that an extinguisher is ever needed. This significantly shortens the reaction time between noticing the fire and the start of of extinguishing.

 

Fire extinguishing agent is non-poisonous and it can be washed away with regular household cleaning methods. Some of the traditional extinguisher agents are poisonous and require a complete renovation of the kitchen if used.

It is maintenance free, i.e. no annual check- up by professionals is needed.

 

Oiva can be stored and transported with no risks, as it is not a pressurised product like traditional extinguishers. There is no risk of explosion due to transportation, shaking, changes of air pressure or high temperature.

When used, Oiva delivers the extinguishing agent out at a constant pressure from the beginning until the container is empty.

 

Oiva is light and it can be used in any position- even upside down.

Oiva can be transported in an airplane – changes in temperature and air pressure have no adverse effect.

Who is the designer of Jalo Oiva?

Oiva is designed by one of the most famous Finnish designers, Mr. Oiva Toikka. He is most famous for his class birds which he has designed at least 202pcs for Nuutajärvi and Iittala brands. These birds are collectors’ items all over the world. It was therefore quite natural that Oiva gets a design of a bird.

What is the fire extinguishing technology used in Oiva?

Fire extinguishing technology used in Oiva is developed and patented by a German company and it has been specifically developed for extinguishing cooking oil fires. The actual extinguishing agent is a chemical compound of organic salts, it is biodegradable, non-poisonous and environmentally friendly. Extinguishing agent is pressed out mechanically, so the product does not contain aerosols or other pressurised agents. The pressure in the bottle is 2 bars, i.e. at the same level as in e.g. a hair spray.

How does Oiva work?

When applied, the extinguishing agent of Oiva forms a thin film over the burning material and hence kills the fire. The agent is especially developed to extinguish cooking oil fires and it is biodegradable and non-poisonous. Therefore, after usage, all extinguishing agent marks or leftovers can be cleaned with normal household cleaning agents and disposed of with the household waste.

Does the product include any dangerous substances, or substances that are required to be reported on the product?

Oiva includes 1,2,3 Bentzotriazol, yet so little ( < 0,25%) that the EU legislation does not require any markings on the product. Jalo Helsinki has regardless decided to communicate this on the use instruction leaflet, which is attached to the bottom of the product.

What is the fire rating or the fire extinguishing power of Oiva?

Oiva complies with 25F/ 2A fire ratings. This means that the fire extinguishing power of Oiva is enough to extinguish 25 litres of burning cooking oil and 4 kg of burning wood. Additionally, it can be used safely to extinguish electrical systems up to 1000 V meaning all starting electrical appliances fires in homes can be extinguished with Oiva.

How can such a small extinguisher be so effective?

Unlike most other extinguishers, Oiva uses new and patented fire extinguishing technology, which is specifically developed for extinguishing cooking oil fires. The extinguishing agent forms a thin film over the burning substance thus killing the fire.

What is the extinguishing agent of Oiva?

The extinguishing agent of Oiva is a chemical compound of organic salts, it is biodegradable, non-poisonous and environmentally friendly.

Is the fire extinguishing agent poisonous?

No, the extinguishing agent is biodegradable, non-poisonous and environmentally friendly and it can be washed away with regular household cleaning agents after usage. Also the Oiva itself can be disposed of with normal household waste.

Where are ”obligatory fire extinguishers” required?

Requirement for obligatory fire extinguishers differ from country to country – please check local requirements from local authorities in order to make sure your organization is fully up to date on this question.

What is the expected lifetime of the product?

The product is granted a 5 year maintenance free usage time by the manufacturer of the technology and Jalo gives the product a regular 2 year guarantee.

Can Oiva be used several times until it is empty or can it only be used once?

The product can be used several times, but we recommend it to be disposed if it has been used and to purchase new one. This for the simple safety reason that it is impossible to know how much extinguishing agent is left if the product is used and no-one should come to a situation that one should need an extinguisher, but it runs empty because it is already partially used.

Can the bottle inside be replaced?

No, the bottle cannot be replaced and an empty product must be disposed of and replaced with a new one.