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Author
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Title
Preliminary Screening Procedures and Criteria for Replacements for Halons 1211 and 1301: Executive Summary and Background.
Coporate
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
Journal
Fire Systems, Vol. 5, No. 2, 84-90, 1991
Keywords
halons | halon 1211 | halon 1301 | ozone
Abstract
The issue of ozone depletion from release of halocarbons into the atmosphere requires that research be conducted into replacement chemicals. Screening procedures can facilitate research by defining properties for examination, standard test methods and selection criteria for further study.