New Marine Fire Suppressant Fills Halon Void

More than 350 small boats are involved in fires each year in the UK alone, so an effective on board fire suppression system is essential. Until recently, Halon was thought to be the best firefighting medium for use in automatic systems but it was found to extremely damaging to the environment and production ceased in 1995.

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More than 350 small boats are involved in fires each year in the UK alone, so an effective on board fire suppression system is essential. Until recently, Halon was thought to be the best firefighting medium for use in automatic systems but it was found to extremely damaging to the environment and production ceased in 1995.