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Halon 1211 is also a potent greenhouse gas with a 100-year global warming potential 2,070 times that of carbon dioxide and an atmospheric lifetime of 16.0 years. [6] Recycling of Halon 1211 allows it to remain in use, [7] [8] although parts availability is limited to a few manufacturers and can be an issue. Halon 1211 is still widely used in ...
In the 1970s, Halon 1211 came over to the United States from Europe where it had been used since the late 1940s or early 1950s. Halon 1301 had been developed by DuPont and the United States Army in 1954. Both 1211 and 1301 work by inhibiting the chain reaction of the fire, and in the case of Halon 1211, cooling class A fuels as well.
Halotron I. Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Halotron I is a fire extinguishing agent based on the raw material HCFC-123 (93%) mixed with tetrafluoromethane and argon as propellants.
Halon 1301 is widely used by the U.S. Military [7] and NASA in a 2-3/4 lb portable extinguisher with a sealed, disposable cylinder for quick recharging. Other agents such as CO 2 and FE-36 (HFC-236fa) wet chemical are largely replacing halon 1301 for environmental concerns. Civilian models in 2-3/4, 3, and 4 lb sizes were also made.
(Experimental animals have also been exposed to 2% concentrations of Halon 1301 for 30 hours per week for 4 months, with no discernible health effects. [citation needed]) Halon 1211 also has low toxicity, although it is more toxic than Halon 1301, and thus considered unsuitable for flooding systems.
At an average price of 5 cents per pound, you’d need about 5,000 cans to make $100. That could be significantly reduced if you live in an area that pays higher prices. At $2 per pound, you’d ...
The HFC-227ea fire suppression agent was the first non-ozone-depleting replacement for Halon 1301. [citation needed] In addition, HFC-227ea leaves no residue on valuable equipment after discharge. [2] HFC-227ea contains no chlorine or bromine atoms, presenting no ozone depletion effect. Its atmospheric lifetime is approximated between 31 and 42 ...
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