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NASA NTRS · 19930000353

Perfluorocarbons As Fire-Suppression Agents

Abstract

Report describes research to evaluate perfluoroethane, perfluoropropane, and perfluoro-n-butane as replacements for Halon 1301 as working fluids in fire extinguishers. Because Halon 1301 has potential to deplete Earth's ozone layer, its production scheduled to end by year 2000.

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Dinenno, Philip J., Forssell, Eric. 1993-06-01. Perfluorocarbons As Fire-Suppression Agents. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930000353

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