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Old 2nd September 2002 | 03:19
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RatherBeFlying
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Relative Toxicities

Unreacted halon is a mildly toxic fluorocarbon-- and considerably more toxic after the reactions engendered by extinguishing a fire. The bigger the fire, the greater the eventual toxic release; so, immediate extinguishing action will substantially minimise this.

But far less toxic than combustion byproducts from an uncontrolled fire -- CO, HCL, HCN ...
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