Pentafluoroethane
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Pentafluoroethane is a hydrofluorocarbon with the formula CF3CHF2. Pentafluoroethane is currently used as a refrigerant and also used as a fire suppression agent in fire suppression systems.
Shipping container for the gas, shown in Japan
Atmospheric concentration of pentafluoroethane at various latitudes since year 2007.
Bromotrifluoromethane
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Bromotrifluoromethane, commonly referred to by the code numbers Halon 1301, R13B1, Halon 13B1 or BTM, is an organic halide with the chemical formula CBrF3. It is used for gaseous fire suppression as a
Pentafluoroethane
…Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems. HFC-125 is a non-ozone depleting replacement for chlorine- or bromine-containing chemicals such as Halon 1301. Due to its global warming potential (GWP) of 3500 times that of CO2 and atmospheric lifetime of 29 years, it is included in the list of controlled…
Warning sign for fire suppression system
Civilian Halon 1301 fire extinguisher, USA, 1980s
Halon 1301 hazard sign, with instructions upon gas discharge.