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 …

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

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 oil and gas …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

Halons are highly effective fire and explosion suppression agents that have been used for special hazard fire protection since the 1960s. Halons are also potent ozone-depleting substances whose …

Halon 1301 (Bromotrifluoromethane) is the most effective fire extinguishing agent, but because of its high ozone depleting potential, the production of Halon 1301 was banned in 1994 as part of the …

Halon Systems are designed to quickly and efficiently extinguish fires without causing harm to sensitive equipment or leaving behind damaging residue. When a fire is detected, the system is triggered, and …