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Q: Why is the use of halon agents strictly controlled?
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Why halon gas can't use in Malaysia?

halon is use in a fire fighting system. The problem is that the bromine content in Halon media is giving potential to ozone depletion.


Why is halon illegle?

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!


What are the pharmaceutical use of purified and distilled water?

All processes in the pharmaceutical industry uses strictly controlled demineralized or distilled water.


Which fire suppression system uses Halon?

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.


What gas would a fire exinguisher use?

Halon, CO2, Neon,Nitrogen


Why is halon illegal?

Halon is harmful to the ozone layer as it contains chlorine and bromine atoms, which deplete ozone molecules. Due to its significant ozone depleting potential, halon has been banned by the Montreal Protocol to protect the Earth's ozone layer. Its production and use are restricted to specific critical applications such as aviation and military where no suitable alternative exists.


What do secret agents use?

They use their knowledge and they use EPF spyphone


How do you use strictly in a sentence?

I Stictly told you not to do that. (strictly- strongly recommended)


Can you use nuclear fuels in cars?

Nuclear energy is very strictly licensed, and I can't see it ever being acceptable to have dangerous nuclear waste on the roads in private cars. The only suitable form of transport to use nuclear would be in ships, but again it would need to be strictly controlled-can you imagine a ship captured by pirates and being ransomed?


How do you use the word strictly in a sentence?

"Be quiet!",the teacher instructed us strictly.


What kind of fire protection system is used in a communication room?

That's an environment where you'd most likely see a halon system in use.


What is hcfc 123 chemical fire extinguisher?

HCFC 123 is the raw base material use to produce a halogeanated, safe/effective and environment friendly fire extinguishing chemical agent called "halotron I". It was introduce in early 1990's to replace the "banned" fire extinguishing agents like, Halon 1211 and BCF's, which were found to have a severe ozone depleting potentials. In contrast, hcfc 123 base fire extinguishing agents has a near zero ozone depletion potentials.