Definition: Halons

Category: Environment

Bromine-containing compounds with long atmospheric lifetimes, the breakdown of which in the atmosphere causes depletion of ozone. Halons are used in fire-fighting. http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/statmanuals/files/KS-RA-09-012-EN.pdf
Source:
Eurostat, The Environmental Goods and Services Sector (2009 Edition), Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg, 2009
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