A halon is a term given to any of a class of chemical compounds that are derived from hydrocarbons by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with bromine atoms and other hydrogen atoms with a halogen (chlorine, fluorine, etc) atom.
To date (2013) there are no known long term effects associated with halon exposure.
"Halon" (חלון) in Hebrew is "window."
halon is use in a fire fighting system. The problem is that the bromine content in Halon media is giving potential to ozone depletion.
Before we start, let's clear something up: The storage, use and sale of RECYCLED Halon is not illegal. In fact, it is encouraged, and many professional fire protection services companies specialize in Halon recycling and recharge. That said, the production of NEW Halon was outlawed in 1994 under the Clean Air Act. Halon is a potent CFC and is very damaging to the atmosphere. However, since their is no known method of disposing of existing Halon supplies (and since it is such a powerful fire suppressant), recycled Halon is still a popular means of controlling fires in many commercial applications. Fun fact: the FAA requires Halon use on all commercial airlines!
The word "halon" is pronounced as "hā-lon", with the emphasis on the first syllable "hā".
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No, Halon and FM-200 are not the same product. Halon refers to a class of bromine-containing compounds used in fire suppression, notably Halon 1301, which has been largely phased out due to its ozone-depleting properties. FM-200, on the other hand, is a more environmentally friendly clean agent known as HFC-227ea, which does not harm the ozone layer and is commonly used as a replacement for Halon in fire protection systems.
Yes, Halon fire extinguishers can be used on electrical equipment- and in fact are often recommended.