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 as a far less toxic alternative to bromochloromethane .

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. When you disrupt or remove an element, the fire cannot sustain itself. Overall, Halon is safe around humans and can be used in occupied spaces.

Halons are nonconductors of electricity and can be used in fighting fires in flammable liquids and most solid combustible materials, including those in electrical equipment; they are ineffective on fuels containing their own oxidizing agent or highly reactive metals, such as sodium or potassium.

2008年12月1日 · For many years, Halon 1301 was the holy grail of fire suppressants for high-value assets that would be damaged by traditional sprinkler systems. But, in 1989, when the Montreal Protocol determined that halon depleted the ozone layer, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency subsequently banned its manufacture in 1994, the search was on for ...

Halon may refer to: Haloalkane , or halogenoalkane, a group of chemical compounds consisting of alkanes with linked halogens (in particular, bromine-containing haloalkanes) Halomethane compounds:

2024年4月29日 · Learn about EPA's effort to address ozone layer depletion by establishing installation, handling, and emissions requirements for halon fire suppression systems.

2021年7月5日 · Since current legislation prohibits the production or importation of new Halon into the U.S., recycled Halon is now the only source of supply and it is a highly recommended practice. In fact, the reclaiming and recycling of Halon has won “national” and “international” awards for its efforts to reduce Halon emissions into the atmosphere.

2023年9月5日 · Halon, a gaseous fire suppressant, gained popularity in the mid-20th century for its exceptional ability to extinguish fires rapidly without leaving harmful residues. Its chemical composition typically includes bromine, fluorine, and carbon, making it effective in disrupting the combustion process.

2025年1月6日 · Fire suppression and explosion protection have used halons in many applications because they are electrically non-conductive, dissipate rapidly without residue, are safe for limited human exposure, and are extremely efficient in extinguishing most types of fires.

The HALON RECYCLING CORPORATION (HRC) was formed by concerned halon users and the fire protection industry to support the goals of the Montreal Protocol. 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.