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  1. Bromotrifluoromethane - Wikipedia

    Bromotrifluoromethane, commonly referred to by the code numbers Halon 1301, R13B1, Halon 13B1 or BTM, is an organic halide with the chemical formula C Br F 3. It is used for gaseous …

  2. Why Is Halon Banned for Use as a Fire Suppressant?

    Aug 24, 2025 · Halon, a group of chemical compounds, served as a highly effective fire suppressant. These organohalogen compounds, primarily containing bromine and fluorine, …

  3. Halons Program | US EPA

    Sep 23, 2025 · Commercial recyclers buy halon from decommissioned equipment, reclaim it to industry specifications and sell it into important, continuing uses such as aviation, military, and …

  4. Why is Halon Banned? - Firetrace

    Halon is a liquefied, compressed gas that extinguishes fires by reacting with the fire's elements and breaks the chemical chain reaction. A fire needs three elements to sustain – oxygen, heat, …

  5. Halon | Fire Suppression, Ozone Depletion, Pollutant | Britannica

    Halon, chemical compound formerly used in firefighting. A halon may be any of a group of organohalogen compounds containing bromine and fluorine and one or two carbons.

  6. Why Halon Fire Suppression Systems Were Banned

    Dec 1, 2008 · Omitting traditional, water-based sprinkler systems for the moment, two basic categories of halon-replacement systems exist, according to Chris Jelenewicz, engineering …

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    Halon

    Generally, Halon is a colorless, odorless gas with a density approximately five times that of air. It is non-corrosive, non-reactive with water, and stable up to 900°F (482°C).

  8. Halon Recycling Corporation

    HRC acts as a facilitating organization for the recycling of halons and is the main liaison for the fire protection industry with the US government on halon-related issues.

  9. What Is A Halon Extinguisher - los-angeles-county.net

    Aug 7, 2025 · Halon is often used in confined spaces such as aircraft cabins, engine compartments, and data rooms. It can suppress fires in areas that are difficult to reach with …

  10. Why was Halon® banned? | Stat-X® Fire Suppression

    Halons are a group of chemicals that contain carbon, fluorine, and bromine. They have long been recognized for their firefighting capabilities, but early compounds had the unfortunate side …