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Although some states are banning the sale of certain handheld extinguishers for non commercial used, the answer is generally no. However, effective January 1, 1994, the production and importation of new halon was banned in the developed word by international agreement. Careful use and conservation of halon is, therefore,important so that existing supplies will be sufficient to meet all future needs.
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| Can Halon Be Recycled? |
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Unlike aluminum cans or newspapers, once halon is released it is virtually impossible to recover.
If halon is still contained in cylinders retired from service or if a container is leaking, the halon distributors and users have been doing this for many years, long before halon emission were identified as an environmental problem.
Current legislation prohibits the production or importation of new Halon 1211, 1301, or 2402 into the U.S. Recycled halon is now the only source of supply. It can be obtained from a number of sources, including fire equipment distributors and independent recyclers . Industry, in conjunction with EPA, formed a non-profit organization to assist in Halon 1301 recycling. Gielle acts as a facilitating organization by providing information services to match companies who have a surplus of Halon 1301 with those companies who have an ongoing need for the fire fighting agents.
For more information contact Gielle at the telephone or fax number listed in this site. .
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ARGON
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Gielle Srl - Administrative Headsquares
Via Ferri Rocco 1001 Z.I. - 70022 Altamura (Ba)
Tel +39 0803118998 - Fax + 39 0803101309
E-mail: info@fm200.biz |
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