halogenated hydrocarbons

What Type Of Fire Extinguisher Is Used In Aircraft?

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What Type Of Fire Extinguisher Is Used In Aircraft? Traditionally, halogenated hydrocarbons (halons) have been the only fire-extinguishing agents used in civil transport aircraft as fire extinguishers because they are effective on different kinds of fires and they are very lightweight. What is the 2 main system on fire extinguishers in aircraft? In the modern

Why Are Halogenated Hydrocarbons Bad?

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Why Are Halogenated Hydrocarbons Bad? Halogenated hydrocarbons (HHCs) are totally artificial compounds, and are not found in nature. They are very persistent in the environment and in living organisms, having an affinity for high-fat tissues including the nervous system. Some of these man-made chemicals can disrupt normal endocrine physiology in animals. Why are halogenated compounds