hydrochlorofluorocarbons
Refrigerant gas class
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons are synthetic compounds containing hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, and carbon, developed as transitional replacements for ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in refrigerants and aerosols.
They break down faster in the atmosphere than CFCs but still damage the ozone layer and contribute to global warming.
Often abbreviated HCFC or HCFCs.
Their production is being phased out under international agreements.
Protective atmospheric layer destruction
- ozone layerAtmospheric UV filter
- stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
- greenhouse gasHeat-trapping atmospheric compound
- ultraviolet radiationLight beyond visible violet
ozone hole · climate change · CFCs · HFCs · atmosphere · environmental impact
Temperature-regulating fluid
- freonChlorofluorocarbon refrigerant brand
- HVACIndoor climate management
- air conditioningIndoor cooling system
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
chiller · heat exchange · compressor · evaporator · condenser · fridge · freezer · thermodynamics
Gradual discontinuation process
- EPAFederal environmental regulator
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- emissions controlRegulating released pollutants
- bansOfficial restrictions imposed
restrictions · environmental law · enforcement · alternatives · quotas · licensing · ratification · international agreement
Aerated plastic polymer
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- solventsLiquids that dissolve substances
- cleaning agentsSubstances that dissolve dirt
- degreasersOil-dissolving cleaning agents
fire suppression · spray foam · insulation materials · intermediates · manufacturing
ozone depletion
Protective atmospheric layer destruction
- ozone layerAtmospheric UV filter
- stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
- greenhouse gasHeat-trapping atmospheric compound
ultraviolet radiation · ozone hole · climate change · CFCs · HFCs · atmosphere · environmental impact
coolant
Temperature-regulating fluid
- freonChlorofluorocarbon refrigerant brand
- HVACIndoor climate management
- air conditioningIndoor cooling system
refrigeration · chiller · heat exchange · compressor · evaporator · condenser · fridge · freezer · thermodynamics · thermostat
phase-out
Gradual discontinuation process
- EPAFederal environmental regulator
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- emissions controlRegulating released pollutants
bans · restrictions · environmental law · enforcement · alternatives · quotas · licensing · ratification · international agreement · Clean Air Act
polyurethane foam
Aerated plastic polymer
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- solventsLiquids that dissolve substances
- cleaning agentsSubstances that dissolve dirt
degreasers · fire suppression · spray foam · insulation materials · intermediates · manufacturing
hydrochlorofluorocarbonschlorofluorocarbons
Ozone-depleting synthetic compounds
hydrochlorofluorocarbonsnatural substances
Matter from the environment
hydrocarbons · water · air · inert gases · noble gases
hydro, chloro, fluoro, carbon, hydrocarbon, hydrocarbons, chlorofluorocarbon, chlorofluorocarbons, fluorocarbon