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Halon 1301 - BTM Bromotrifluoromethane. CF3Br. A halongenated hydrocarbon.
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Halon 1211 - BCF Bromochlorodifluoromethane BCF CF2ClBr. A halongenated hydrocarbon
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AFFF - Aqueous Film Forming Foam
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ALC - Approximate Lethal Concentration
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ASTM ES24-93 - Technical Standard for recycled halon
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Big Hiss - Owners of existing systems releasing the gas to atmosphere
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CFC - Chlorofluorocarbon including being principally R11, R12 and R502.
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CFCs - Chlorofluorocarbons
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COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
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DTI - Department of Trade and Industry
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EOTC - European Organisation for Testing and Certification
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EPA - Environmental Protection Act 1990
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EPA (USA) - United States Environmental Protection Agency
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FC3110 - Perfluorocarbon Manufactured By 3M Company
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Free venting area - The room or space to be protected
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FM - Factory Mutual
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GWP - Global Warming Potential
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Halon fire extinguisher - Normally relating to portable hand held devices
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Halon gas - Halon 1301 or 1211
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HBFCs - Hydrobromofluorocarbons.
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HFCs - Hydrofluorocarbons
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HFC23 - Another name for FE-13
- ODS - Ozone Depleting Substance
