Although no two Bromotrifluoromethane loading solutions will be identical, the product itself determines much of the critical design criteria that will ensure that optimum safety and productivity can work together in harmony.

What is Bromotrifluoromethane? Bromotrifluoromethane, commonly known as Halon 1301, R13B1, Halon 13B1 or BTM is a colorless, non-flammable gas primarily used for fire suppression. 

In the United States, Bromotrifluoromethane or Halon is a “tight-fill” (closed-loop) loading operation and is loaded or unloaded into rail cars via chemical hoses or carbon steel loading arms. Bromotrifluoromethane, if not handled properly can be harmful and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Additionally, because operators are on top of the vehicles during the loading process, robust, well-designed fall prevention is essential to ensure increased throughput, without compromising operator safety.

Bromotrifluoromethane is typically shipped in 26,000 gallon DOT-110 insulated or non-insulated tank cars or Ton Containers with safety valves and/or vents.  The rails cars themselves are ~ 9′ outside diameter with an overall length of ~45’ to 55′, with a 6’ x 6’ center opening or off-set crash box openings.