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 …

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.

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 …

Nov 4, 2025 · Halon, specifically Halon 1301 (bromotrifluoromethane) and Halon 1211 (bromochlorodifluoromethane), are halogenated hydrocarbons. The key to their effectiveness lies in …

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.

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 effect of …

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 gas is a chemical compound that is often used in fire suppression systems. While several different types of halon have been developed since this product was first invented, many were dangerous or …

Bromochlorodifluoromethane (BCF), also referred to by the code numbers Halon 1211 and Freon 12B1, is a haloalkane with the chemical formula C F 2 Cl Br. It is used for fire suppression, especially for …

Halon is a liquefied, compressed gas that stops the spread of fire by chemically disrupting combustion. Halon 1211 (a liquid streaming agent) and Halon 1301 (a gaseous flooding agent) leave no residue …