ozone-friendly
Won't harm stratosphere
Ozone-friendly describes products or processes that don't damage the ozone layer—the atmospheric shield that blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation.
The term emerged in the late 1980s as manufacturers phased out chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from aerosol sprays, refrigerants, and packaging: ozone-friendly hairspray, ozone-friendly air conditioning.
Now somewhat dated, as most such chemicals have been banned.
Causes no harm
- low-emissionProducing few pollutants
- eco-consciousEnvironmentally aware and responsible
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
Synthetic cooling-system gases
- hydrofluorocarbonsFluorine-based cooling agents
- refrigerantsHeat-absorbing cooling agents
- propellantsThrust-producing chemicals
- aerosolsSuspended particles in gas
coolants · solvents · hydrocarbons · ammonia · isobutane · propane
Second atmospheric layer up
- CFCsOzone-depleting compounds, abbreviated
- chlorofluorocarbonsOzone-depleting synthetic compounds
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- hydrochlorofluorocarbonsPartially halogenated methane derivatives
Machines that cool rooms
- refrigeratorsAppliances that chill food
- dehumidifiersDevices removing air moisture
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- inhalersDevices delivering aerosolized medication
Environmental compliance marker
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
non-toxic
Causes no harm
- low-emissionProducing few pollutants
- eco-consciousEnvironmentally aware and responsible
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
HFCs
Synthetic cooling-system gases
- hydrofluorocarbonsFluorine-based cooling agents
- refrigerantsHeat-absorbing cooling agents
- propellantsThrust-producing chemicals
aerosols · coolants · solvents · hydrocarbons · ammonia · isobutane · propane
stratosphere
Second atmospheric layer up
- CFCsOzone-depleting compounds, abbreviated
- chlorofluorocarbonsOzone-depleting synthetic compounds
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
air-conditioners
Machines that cool rooms
- refrigeratorsAppliances that chill food
- dehumidifiersDevices removing air moisture
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
eco-label
Environmental compliance marker
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
ozone-friendlyhalogenated
Bonded with reactive nonmetals