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Old 8th March 2006 | 20:20
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Flatface
 
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Halon

Most modern engine and apu fire bottles contain Halon gas. This works by displaceing the oxygen (I believe) it does not leave a residue and therefore no action (engine removal) required after discharge.

CAUTION when Halon is exposed to extreme heat as in a fire, it produces a phosgene gas which after one deep breath is fatal.

It is no longer available over the counter for domestic use, but I did use one recently on a magnesium fire and I was surprised how well it worked.
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