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Why are Halons being Phased Out?
Halons were introduced into Australia as fire-fighting agents in the early 1970s. They quickly replaced many previously accepted fire-fighting products because of their superior fire-fighting characteristics and ease of use.
Halons are one of the most ozone-damaging substances in use today. To minimise damage to the ozone layer, Australia stopped importing halons at the end of 1992 and the manufacture of halons ceased at the end of 1993.
New halon is no longer available in Australia and recycled halon is being banked at the Australian National Halon Bank for designated essential uses. Only a few industries in Australia have been granted exemptions to continue using halon as 'essential users' such as aviation (QANTAS) and maritime (various shipping companies).
Australian National Halon Bank supplies reclaimed Halon 1211 and Halon 1301 to Australian essential users as well as international users, such as foreign flagships of countries that are signatories to the Montreal Protocol.
