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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 fire suppression …

  2. Halons Program | US EPA

    Apr 9, 2026 · Commercial recyclers buy halon from decommissioned equipment, reclaim it to industry specifications and sell it into important, continuing uses such as aviation, military, and oil and gas …

  3. Why Is Halon Banned as a Fire Suppressant? - LegalClarity

    Apr 1, 2026 · Halon was banned because it destroys the ozone layer. The bromine atoms in halon compounds break down stratospheric ozone 40 to 100 times more effectively than chlorine, making …

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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).

  5. What Is Halon Gas and Why Was It Banned? - Biology Insights

    Halon is a highly effective, gaseous fire suppression agent that quickly gained widespread use across various industries. This liquefied, compressed gas extinguishes fires rapidly without leaving behind …

  6. HALON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HALON is a halocarbon that contains especially bromine.

  7. 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.

  8. 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, and fuel.

  9. Home - Haleon

    Haleon is a consumer company that is solely focused on better everyday health. Our people, our brands, our research, our investment and our innovation are aimed at improving the everyday health of …

  10. 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 program manager …