Throw away fire extinguisher

The Japanese are at it again. This product labeled SAT-119 is a throw away fire extinguisher. Apparently it is as simple as throwing a can into a fire and Tadd-Dah! the fire goes away.

The product is made by a Tokyo company called Bonex. It seems that they have portable extinguishers as well as wall extinguishers that can be mounted. The website mentions that as of March 2009 the Tokyo fire department has officially begun using the product in action.

One thing I can't seem to figure out is what is in the pot that the man is throwing into the fire before they throw the can. I am wondering if the fire extinguisher is reliant on that substance. Either way, it's very cool and efficient.

Also, If this thing releases a smoke/dust like that of a Traditional Fire Extinguisher (There is some mature language in the clip but it does deliver a display of a tradition fire extinguisher), it can also be doubled as a great grenade prank. This could potentially help make putting out fires more cost efficient, as well as take the "Antique Prank" to a whole new level. Here's to hoping it makes its way to the U.S.A..