chlorofluorocarbon
Refrigerant chemical compound
A chlorofluorocarbon is a synthetic compound containing carbon, chlorine, and fluorine atoms.
These chemicals were widely used as refrigerants, propellants, and solvents until scientists discovered they deplete the ozone layer.
International agreements have largely phased them out.
Often abbreviated CFC: The Montreal Protocol banned CFCs in aerosol sprays.
Temperature-regulating fluid
- freonChlorofluorocarbon refrigerant brand
- air conditioningIndoor cooling system
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- chillerRefrigeration unit or horror
compressor · evaporator · condenser · HFCs · heat exchange · cold chain · freezer · HVAC
Chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant brand
- CFCsOzone-depleting compounds, abbreviated
- chlorocarbonsCarbon compounds with chlorine
- fluorinationFluorine incorporation process
- chlorinationDisinfecting with a halogen
synthesis · halogenated · stable · nonflammable · nontoxic · volatile · inert · molecular structure
Protective atmospheric layer destruction
- stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
- UV radiationInvisible high-energy light waves
- ozone holeThinned protective layer
- atmosphericOf the air above
CFCs · ozone layer · Antarctic · ultraviolet · phaseout · banned · regulated · environmental policy
Mist in gas
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- deodorantOdor-masking body product
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
nozzle · pressure · atomizer · nebulizer · vaporization · hairspray · spray paint · canister
Rising planetary temperatures
- greenhouse gasHeat-trapping atmospheric compound
- atmosphericOf the air above
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- climate impactEcological consequence of conditions
long-lived · Kyoto Protocol · climate treaty · anthropogenic
coolant
Temperature-regulating fluid
- freonChlorofluorocarbon refrigerant brand
- air conditioningIndoor cooling system
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
chiller · compressor · evaporator · condenser · HFCs · heat exchange · cold chain · freezer · HVAC · thermodynamic
freon
Chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant brand
- CFCsOzone-depleting compounds, abbreviated
- chlorocarbonsCarbon compounds with chlorine
- fluorinationFluorine incorporation process
chlorination · synthesis · halogenated · stable · nonflammable · nontoxic · volatile · inert · molecular structure
ozone depletion
Protective atmospheric layer destruction
- stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
- UV radiationInvisible high-energy light waves
- ozone holeThinned protective layer
atmospheric · CFCs · ozone layer · Antarctic · ultraviolet · phaseout · banned · regulated · environmental policy · international agreement
aerosol
Mist in gas
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- deodorantOdor-masking body product
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
dispenser · nozzle · pressure · atomizer · nebulizer · vaporization · hairspray · spray paint · canister · pressurized
global warming
Rising planetary temperatures
- greenhouse gasHeat-trapping atmospheric compound
- atmosphericOf the air above
- emissionsSubstances released into air
climate impact · long-lived · Kyoto Protocol · climate treaty · anthropogenic
- gasesgas, air, oxygen, helium, nitrogen
- Air Pollutantssmoke, smog, soot, exhaust, fumes
- toxic substancesDDT, toxic fumes, poison gas, dioxin, benzene
- Coolantsrefrigerant, coolant, refrigerants, antifreeze, Freon
- haloalkaneschloromethane, chloroethane, chloroform, dichloromethane, trichloromethane
- halogenated compoundsdichloromethane, chloroform, trichloroethylene, vinyl chloride, chloroprene