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Halotron BrX® Clean Agent

High Performance Clean Agent that is designed for applications where efficient firefighting performance is the most important factor

Clean Agent

Since it is a clean agent, it does not leave potentially harmful residues after application. This is in contrast to conventional dry chemical agents such as mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP) ("ABC Dry Chemical") and potassium bicarbonate ("Purple K") which both leave fine particle dust that has to be cleaned up and that can be corrosive.

Light Weight

The chain breaking effect of BrX molecules enables a lower weight equivalence to halon 1211 compared to other halocarbon clean agents that require larger and heavier extinguishers. This weight effectiveness has resulted in Halotron® BrX gaining acceptance as an effective replacement for halon in aviation uses.

Extended Application Distance

Halotron BrX® clean agent has a relatively high boiling point of 93°F (34°C) and this makes it suitable in portable fire extinguishers where the operator can apply the agent at extended distances. This is in contrast to other volatile agents (HFCs) that have lower boiling points (and are therefore more gaseous).
stabilized 2-BTP

How Does It Work?

Bromine (Br) from the Halotron BrX® clean agent scavenges the chemical reaction by stripping hydrogen from the fuel source, creating HBr, which interrupts the combustion cycle by reacting with combustion radicals to create water. The bromine is then free to start the process again. This chain breaking scavenging along with physical properties of the agent that cool the fire result in a quick extinguishment of the fire.

Environmental Properties

Extraordinarily Low Global Warming Potential

For its chemical class, Halotron BrX® has an extraordinarily low global warming potential (less than 0.50, where CO2 = 1.0, 100 yr integrated time horizon). This is in contrast to some other conventional clean agents that have global warming potentials above 3,000. The Ozone Depletion Potential is near zero (0.0028, where CFC-11=1.0). The atmospheric lifetime is a very short 7 days. This property contributes to its favorable minimal environmental impact, which has resulted in this material not being subject to ozone depletion or global warming regulations.

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