Availability of Halon 1301 Type 2
Companies seeking to purchase Halon 1301 should note that the NHB cannot guarantee supply of Halon 1301 Type 2. Supply of Halon 1301 Type 1 only can be guaranteed for approved purchases.
The NHB does not offer services for conversion of Halon 1301 Type 1 to Halon 1301 Type 2 specifications. Companies possessing or purchasing Halon 1301 Type 1 who require conversion to Halon 1301 Type 2 specifications should make their own arrangements to procure conversion services.
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

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Purchases may be arranged by contacting the National Halon Bank or Department of the Environment. 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.
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
For all National Halon Bank enquiries:
Phone: 1800 658 084
For Policy related enquiries please contact:
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Email: nationalhalonbank@awe.gov.au
Phone: 1800 803 772 - Community Information Unit