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BASIC FACTS ABOUT HALON
What is Halon and How Does it Work?
Why is Halon the best choice?
Is Halon still legal?
How long will the supply of Halon last?
How safe is Halon?
Does Halon remove oxygen from the air?
Is Halotron 1 a type of Halon?
Where can I get more information about Halon and other clean agents?
HALON AND THE FIRE PROTECTION INDUSTRY
How is Halon used?
How long has Halon been used for fire protection?
How is Halon use restricted?
How long will Halon be available for use?
HALON AND THE OZONE LAYER
What is the Ozone layer?
What causes reductions of the Ozone layer?
Is the Ozone layer threatened?
How damaging is Halon to the Ozone layer?
Halons Role in Stratospheric Ozone depletion.
Stratospheric Ozone destruction is a Health Risk.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The Montreal Protocol On Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
EPA Rule 40 CFR Part 82 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone
Ban on Halon Blends
Intentional Releases
Technician Training
Proper Disposal
INDUSTRY SELF REGULATION
What Is Industry Doing About Halon Use?
The Halon Alternatives Research Corporation (HARC)
The Halon Recycling Corporation (HRC)
HFC Emissions Estimating Program (HEEP)
HANDLING AND DISPOSAL
What are the Requirements for Disposing of Halon and Halon-Containing Equipment?
DECOMMISSIONING A HALON SYSTEM
Decommissioning is a Two Step Process
Purpose of Decommissioning
Who Should Perform Decommissioning
Potential Risks Associated with Decommissioning
IS IT TIME TO SWITCH TO A HALON 1301 ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM?
RECYCLING HALON
Can Halon Be Recycled
Recovery, Reclamation and the Recycling Process
Why Recycle?
How to Minimize Losses of Halons During Recycling
HALON ALTERNATIVES
What Halon Alternatives are there?
How Do the Alternatives Compare to Halon?
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BASIC FACTS ABOUT HALON