| Document ID (ISN) | 40909 |
| CIS number |
83-1933 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Cahiers de notes documentaires - Sécurité et hygiène du travail |
| Year |
1983 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Gros P. |
| Title |
Gaseous fire-extinguishing agents - Comparative study of Halons 1211 and 1301 and CO2: properties, toxicity, use |
| Original title |
Les agents extincteurs gazeux - Etude comparative des halons 1211 et 1301 et du CO2: propriétés, toxicité, emploi [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
4th quarter 1983, No.113, Note No.1453-113-83, p.535-542. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Physical properties and handling of the title extinguishing agents. Mechanisms of extinction, applications, and utilisation. Toxicity of the agents at ambient temperature; toxicity of their decomposition products and toxicity of the total atmosphere after their use. Review of French regulations, standards and recommendations for use. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carbon dioxide; bromochlorodifluoromethane; extinguishing agents; toxicology; bromotrifluoromethane |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
France; pyrolysis products; comparative study; legislation; data sheet; safe working methods |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Fires
Carbon dioxide
Halogenated hydrocarbons
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