Used primarily as a fire suppression agent, especially in environments where water or traditional extinguishing agents could cause damage or are ineffective. It is effective in gaseous fire suppression systems for protecting sensitive equipment such as data centers, telecommunications facilities, and industrial control rooms. Its clean agent properties mean it leaves no residue and requires no cleanup after discharge. It has low toxicity and short atmospheric lifetime, making it an environmentally favorable alternative to older halon-based agents. Also utilized in some refrigerant blends due to its thermal stability and heat transfer characteristics.