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What follows halons?

Author(s) : COUSIN C.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Halogenated fluorocarbons have high ozone depletion potential and have therefore been proscribed for complete abolition earlier than CFCs. They have however been the most successful fire extinguishing gases ever used. Any replacement, of necessity precluding bromine, will be less effective. The article describes the research at present underway, and mentions a weighting system applied to requirements in a particular case which can assist in the selection of the best alternative system available today. D.W.H.

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  • Original title: What follows halons?
  • Record ID : 1992-2588
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. chart. Inst. Build. Serv. - vol. 13 - n. 9
  • Publication date: 1991/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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