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The gas discharge fire suppression system uses Halon gas or an EPA-approved gas to replace Halon. Halon interferes with the fire's chemical combustion and does not harm computer systems, which made it a popular solution. Halon was banned in 1994, when it was discovered that it was an ozone depleting gas; however, some of these systems still exist. The replacements, known as clean-agent fire suppression systems, are carbon dioxide, argon, Inergen, and FM200.
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Halon is typically used in clean agent fire suppression systems. These systems use Halon gas to extinguish fires by interrupting the chemical reaction or removing oxygen from the fire. However, the use of Halon is being phased out due to its harmful impact on the environment and is being replaced with more environmentally friendly alternatives.
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