Halon 1211

Halon 1211

The production of bromochlorodifluoromethane and similar chlorofluorocarbons has beenbanned in most countries since January 1, 1994 as part of the Montreal Protocol on ozonedepleting substances. However, recycling of halon 1211 allows it to remain in use, although parts availability is limited to a few manufacturers and can be an issue. Halon 1211 is still widely used in the United States, despite its high cost, with the US Military being the biggest user, but Europe and Australia have banned its use for all but "critical applications" such as aviation, military, and police use.

The manufacture of UL Listed halon 1211 extinguishers was supposed to cease on October, 2009. The future listing is still in discussion. Halotron I is the replacement extinguishing agent. It takes a larger volume to get the same ratings as 1211 has.

Halon 1211

Halon 1211

Halon 1211

Halon 1211

Halon 1211

Halon 1211

Halon 1211

Halon 1211

Halon 1211