What is BS EN 27201-1 – Specifications for halon 1211 and halon 1301 about?
BS EN 27201-1 discusses fire extinguishing media. The aim of the BS EN 27201 series is to provide the best industry requirements for safe and reliable fire extinguishing media, such that they play a positive role during a fire emergency.
BS EN 27201-1 is the first part of the BS EN 27201 series that specifies requirements for the following halogenated hydrocarbons for use as fire extinguishing media:
Halon 1211 [bromochlorodifluoromethane (CF2ClBr)]
Halon 1301 [bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br)]
Note: BS EN 27201-1 does not deal with the conditions of use of these products in fire fighting equipment. Such equipment (portable fire extinguishers, fixed installations, etc.) will be dealt with in future International Standards.
Who is BS EN 27201-1 – Specifications for halon 1211 and halon 1301 for?
BS EN 27201-1 on halogenated hydroca...
BS EN 27201-1:1994 history
1990BS EN 27201-1:1994 Fire protection. Fire extinguishing media. Halogenated hydrocarbons. Specifications for halon 1211 and halon 1301
1990BS EN 27201-1:1990 Fire protection - Fire extinguishing media - Halogenated hydrocarbons - Specifications for halon 1211 and halon 1301