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Halon Is…

Retry Correct Incorrect Halon is a chemical gas that’s used to diminish the combustion of a fire. It’s effective at low concentrations and is being phased out by suitable replacements in most applications.

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Halon Is…

• The hand-held device used to spray the fire with water
• A control valve with a solid plate operated on the outside of the fire truck for quick hose retrieval
• The chemical gas fire extinguishing or liquid agent used for diminishing the combustion reaction rate by acting as a thermal ballast
• A prying tool with a claw at one end