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Halon purchases

Halon stockpiled at the National Halon Bank is available to meet the approved essential use requirements of Australian industry. Commercial overseas sales will not normally be made, however, sales on a Government to Government basis will be considered.

Domestic purchases

Purchases may be arranged by contacting the National Halon Bank or Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Purchasers must be licensed and hold a Halon Special Permit (see Essential Use Exemptions) to access the Halon stockpile. Sales are made on a cost recovery basis. Prices are on application.

• Halon Essential Use Exemptions

Agreed purposes are limited to:

• Commercial and private aviation;
• Ocean going shipping, including foreign flag vessels operating in or through Australian waters; and
• Certain defence applications.

All halon supplied from the National Halon Bank has been recovered from commercial uses and reclaimed to meet the international standard - ISO 7201-1 1989.

Contacts

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Eliza Gardener
Phone: +61 2 6274 2319
Facsimile: +61 2 6274 1610
Email: nationalhalonbank@environment.gov.au

DASCEM Pty Ltd
Phone: 03 9418 0552 (BH)
Facsimile: 03 9473 1450
Email: elvira.nigido@coffey.com