Safety data sheet file no incoming sds halon 1 00 sds. Hazards identification potential health effects inhalation of high concentrations of vapor is. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them. Material safety data sheet file no msds1 agas remtec halon 1 msds date. For many years, halon 1 was the holy grail of fire suppressants for highvalue assets that would be damaged by traditional sprinkler systems. Exposure controlspersonal protection ingredient name exposure limits. The instrument displays the percentage purity of the halon 1 and identifies and displays percentages of the most likely contaminants. Recycled halon 1 with nitrogen page 1 of 5 issue date. Fire extinguishers containing halon are colour coded yellow. Astm specifications for halon 1 astm d563212 standard specification for halon 1 requirements for halon 1 as a firefighting medium astm d563111 standard practice for handling, transportation and storage of halon 1 guidance and direction to suppliers, recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling. Flow of nitrogenpressurized halon 1 in fire extinguishing systems d. Nfpa 12a standard on halon 1 fire extinguishing systems. These data and those from the companion project, agent screening for halon 1 aviation replacement, will enable the selection by september 30, 1993 of 3 of the chemicals for fullscale testing.
The neutronics model hi3000 halon identifier analyzes liquid samples of halon 1 taken from storage cylinders. Halon 1211 estandares ansiul alamacenados presuradizados. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. The main acute health hazard associated with releases of this gas is asphyxiation by displacement of oxygen. The national fire protection association defines, a clean agent as an electrically nonconducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. Halon 1 is and odorless or with a slightly ethereal odor and is colorless shipped as liquid under its own vapor pressure. The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in low spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Methane, bromotrifluoro halon 1 75638 100 % disclosure as a toxic chemical is required under section 3 of title iii of the superfund amendments and reauthorization act of 1986 and 40 cfr part 372. View wescos halon msds or hazardous material safety data sheet for halon 1, 1211, fm200, fe36, fe 25, halotron, and novec 1230 clean agent gases. Contact agas today to find out more about selling your halon. Part number halon1 including related part numbers and nsn starting at page 1. But, in 1989, when the montreal protocol determined that halon depleted the ozone layer, and the u. This standard is prepared for the use and guidance of those charged with purchasing, designing, installing, testing, inspecting, approving, listing, operating, maintaining, decommissioning, and removing halogenated agent extinguishing systems halon 1, so that such equipment will function as intended throughout its life. Standard specification for halon 1, bromotrifluoromethane. Halon 1211 also known as bcf and used a streaming agent, and.
All the components necessary for the extinguishing system are integrated. Nfpa 12a standard on halon 1 fire extinguishing systems nfpa standard for the installation of sprinkler systems nfpa 15 standard for water spray fixed systems for fire protection nfpa 16 standard for the installation of deluge foamwater sprinkler and foamwater spray systems. In the library area of the site there is an equipment tech manuals area that lists. It includes only the essentials necessary to make the standard workable in the hands of those skilled in this field. What does halon fire extinguishing equipment look like. Human inhalation of halon 1, hfc4a and hfc227ea for collection of pharmacokinetic data 19 aug 97 document abstract. Halon 2402 datasheet, cross reference, circuit and application notes in pdf format. Flow of nitrogenpressurized halon 1 in fire extinguishing. Human inhalation of halon 1, hfc4a and hfc227ea for. Army tankautomotive command through an agreement with national aeronautics and space administration by jet propulsion laboratory california institute of technology pasadena. Part number halon 1 including related part numbers and nsn starting at page 1. Read fire suppression substitutes and alternatives to halon. Pdf acid gas hydrogen fluoride production from halon 1. Halon 1 systems are no longer authorized for use in new construction and should be replaced in accordance with ufc 3600 01, etl 0118, fire protection engineering criteria electronic equipment installations, and etl 95 1, halon 1 management planning guidance, with change 1.
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. The firefighting equipment or hardware that employs halon 1, the conditions of employing such equipment for example, handhelds, fixed installations, etc. These data and those from the companion project, agent screening for halon 1 aviation replacement, will enable the selection by september 30, 1993 of. This standard contains minimum requirements for total flooding halon 1 fire extinguishing systems. Zero ozone depletion potential 5day atmospheric lifetime. We are your one stop shop to buy, sell or recycle halon and halonalternative clean agents. Pdf agentsystem compatibility for halon 1 aviation.
It acts as a clearing agent for sales and returns of used halon, lists and approves companies that recycle used halons to a recognised specification, and acts as a. General the fireflex 1230 integrated system consists of a clean agent fire extinguishing system, factoryassembled in a single cabinet. The decision to use fm200 can be based on a number of key factors. Halon 1 discontinued chemical productcompany identification. Hazards identification potential health effects inhalation of high concentrations of vapor is harmful and. Nfpa 12a sets the new standard for halon 1 fire extinguishing system inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning a critical resource for facility managers and inspectors, nfpa 12a. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous precautions for safe handling bromochlorodifluoromethane none. If people are intoxicated with fluorocarbons, strenuous exercise can result in arrhythmia. Bromotrifluoromethane, commonly known as halon 1, rb1, halon b1 or btm, is an organic halide with the chemical formula c br f 3. As used in ansul extinguishers or cylinders, halon 1 is a gas compressed under pressure up to 360 psi at 70 f.
Halon 1 also known as btm and used as a total flooding agent. Halon 1 fire extinguishing systems 2009 edition reference. Hfc227ea is ideal for applications where cleanup of other media presents a problem, where weight versus suppression potential is a factor. View detailed export data, price, monthly trends, major exporting countries, major ports of halon 1 export data and price of halon 1 zauba skip to main content. In writing this report, it became apparent at the outset that even though halon 1 and halon 1211 have identical adverse effects on the environment, their employment as fire extinguishing agents is very different with halon 1 in its systems role and halon 1211 in its portable extinguisher use. The data in this material safety data sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in. This gas is heavier than air and will sink into low areas, creating an asphyxiation hazard. Contains bromotrifluoromethane halon 1, a substance which harms the public health and environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere. Why halon fire suppression systems were banned facilities. Zero ozone depletion potential 5day atmospheric lifetime global warming potential nov 01, 1984 flow of nitrogenpressurized halon 1 in fire extinguishing systems d. Further analysis indicated that less than 10% of halon emissions were attributable to fire fighting. The two types of halon commonly found in australia are.
Data used to compile the data sheet is from ansul material safety data sheet, may, 2002. International agreement and regulatory decisions have driven activities to replace ozone depleting chemicals odcs in fire. Standard on halon 1 fire extinguishing systems presents the most advanced rules for halogenated agent systems, so equipment will function as intended throughout its service life. Environmental protection agency subsequently banned its manufacture in 1994, the search was on for. Material safety data sheet halon 1 fire extinguishing agent revision date. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. The sevo 1230 force500 clean agent fire suppression system is a revolutionary new technology for clean agent systems that utilizes 3m novec 1230 fire protection fluid and its unique ability to be pressurized to 500 psi 34. Halon 1 is only allowed for critical use applications. Remove the affected person immediately to fresh air. Data sheet hfc227ea clean agent description hfc227ea provides superior fire protection in a wide range of applications from sensitive electrical equipment to industrial applications using flammable liquids.
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. January 2014 page 4 of 5 high vapor concentrations are irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract and may result in central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness and, in severe exposure, loss of consciousness and death. Relative to other fire suppressing agents, such as bromochloromethane, it is far less toxic. Identification of the substancepreparations and of the company undertaking product name halon 1 fire extinguishing agent other trade names bromotrifluoromethane product description fire extinguishing agent. January 2014 page 4 of 5 high vapor concentrations are irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract and may result in central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness. The eu classification has been added in accordance with directive 199945ec and information in the einics esis files existing substances information system. Astm d767310 standard specification for halon 1211. Toxicological information added from the einics esis existing substances information system. Fire extinguishing system halon 1 fire extinguishing system ansul, navsea s9555a6mma010halon 1, revision 2, dated 01 july 1993 nsn 0910lp1232300.