Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Bromochlorodifluoromethane also known by the trade name Halon 1211 or BCF or Halon 1211 BCF or Freon 12B1 is a haloalkane with the chemical formula CF2ClBr.Brominated haloalkanes were first used during World War II as fire extinguisher for aircraft and tanks. Bromochlorodifluoromethane was introduced as an effective gaseous fire suppression agent in the mid 1960s for use around highly valuable materials in places such as museums mainframe rooms and telecommunication switching centers.
