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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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).

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 …

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.

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 …