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Old 20th Mar 2005, 14:04
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BCF = bromochlorodifluoromethane = Halon

BCF is still permitted in aviation as there is no suitable replacement. Whilst non toxic in itself it does displace oxygen thus there is a risk of suffocation.

From my perspective, I'd rather use BCF/Halon on a fire and bugger the ozone layer, than burn a hole in the aircraft and crash.

This link shows a product that claims to be a replacement for BCF.

MOR I suppose not, though 20 years isn't all that short a time!
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