UL Component Recognition
Halotron I is component recognized by UL in the Clean Agents for Fire
Extinguishers and Extinguishing System Units category. The file number is
EX5107 (N).
U.S. Coast Guard Approval
Halotron I is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. UL-listed portables that
comply with performance and hardware test requirements are authorized to
be marked “Marine Type, USCG Approved.” The following minimum agent weights and categories apply:
- Type B, Size I Minimum 5 lb (2.27 kg)
- Type B, Size II Minimum 15 lb (6.8 kg)
NFPA 10 – Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Halotron I is incorporated into NFPA 10 (“Standard for Portable Fire
Extinguishers”). Since 1998, editions of this standard define ”Halogenated
Agents“ to include “Halocarbons,” and this includes HCFC-based agents
(Halotron I).
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Halotron I (HCFC Blend B) specification and handling standards are available
through ASTM (
www.astm.org). See ASTM D7123, Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HCFC Blend B and ASTM D7122,
Standard Specification for HCFC Blend B.