chlorocarbons
Halogenated organic compounds
Chlorocarbons are organic compounds containing carbon and chlorine atoms, often with hydrogen as well.
These synthetic chemicals include substances like carbon tetrachloride and chloroform, widely used as solvents, refrigerants, and in manufacturing.
Many chlorocarbons, particularly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), became notorious for depleting the ozone layer and are now heavily regulated or banned under international agreements.
The phase-out of chlorocarbons in aerosols began in the 1980s.
Sedating volatile organic compound
- dichloromethaneChlorinated organic solvent
- trichloroethyleneChlorinated hydrocarbon solvent
- perchloroethyleneChlorinated cleaning solvent
- halogenatedBonded with reactive nonmetals
solvent · synthesis · reagent · organic chemistry · chloroethane · substitution · degreasing · extraction
Protective atmospheric layer destruction
- CFCsOzone-depleting compounds, abbreviated
- greenhouse gasHeat-trapping atmospheric compound
- atmosphereGaseous layer around planets
- stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
Freon · refrigerant · global warming · phase-out · alternatives · ozone hole · ultraviolet radiation · banned substances
Capacity to cause harm
- carcinogenCancer-promoting agent
- liver damageHarm to detoxifying organ
- nervous systemSignal transmission network
- OSHAFederal workplace safety regulator
poisoning · chronic exposure · contamination · groundwater pollution · bioaccumulation · health risk · environmental health · drinking water
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- dry cleaningSolvent-based fabric care
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- chemical plantFactory producing synthetic substances
refrigeration · propellant · paint stripper · adhesives · coatings · PVC · industrial process · commercial use
chloroform
Sedating volatile organic compound
- dichloromethaneChlorinated organic solvent
- trichloroethyleneChlorinated hydrocarbon solvent
- perchloroethyleneChlorinated cleaning solvent
halogenated · solvent · synthesis · reagent · organic chemistry · chloroethane · substitution · degreasing · extraction · laboratory
ozone depletion
Protective atmospheric layer destruction
- CFCsOzone-depleting compounds, abbreviated
- greenhouse gasHeat-trapping atmospheric compound
- atmosphereGaseous layer around planets
stratosphere · Freon · refrigerant · global warming · phase-out · alternatives · ozone hole · ultraviolet radiation · banned substances · climate impact
toxicity
Capacity to cause harm
- carcinogenCancer-promoting agent
- liver damageHarm to detoxifying organ
- nervous systemSignal transmission network
OSHA · poisoning · chronic exposure · contamination · groundwater pollution · bioaccumulation · health risk · environmental health · drinking water · cancer risk
solvent
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- dry cleaningSolvent-based fabric care
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
chemical plant · refrigeration · propellant · paint stripper · adhesives · coatings · PVC · industrial process · commercial use · chemical industry
chlorocarbonsfluorocarbons
Carbon-halogen chemical compounds
hydrofluorocarbons · HFCs · PFCs · CFCs
chlorocarbonseco-friendly alternatives
Environmentally responsible replacement options
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