Chlorine fluorine carbons, formerly used in hughe quantities as coolant and propellant in spray cans. Because they were not easely degaded in the atmosphere, they could reach the higher stratosphere, were stronger UV-light split off chlorine, which depleted part of the ozone layer.
Chlorofluorocarbons. A ny of several organic compounds composed of carbon, fluorine, chlorine, and hydrogen. Contributes to stratospheric ozone depletion.
(Chlorofluorocarbons) – Contribute to climate change created by humans in the late 1920's for use in refrigeration systems, solvents to clean electronic components, plastic foams and in air conditioners.
Chemical compounds containing mixtures of carbon, chlorine and fluorine molecules. Because of their stability, lack of flammability and ability to absorb and give up heat readily, CFC's have in the past been popular refrigerants. However, CFC's have been found to contribute to the deterioration of the ozone layer of the upper atmosphere, which is a condition believed to be hazardous to global health. These compounds should not be released into the atmosphere, but should be carefully collected for recycling. Production of CFC's is being phased out by an international convention, the Montreal Protocol.
Chlorofluorocarbons; Chloro/fluoro-substituted hydrocarbons known to deplete the Earth's ozone layer when released into the environment.
Chemical compounds containing mixtures of carbon, chlorine and fluorine molecules. CFC's have in the past been popular as refrigerants, due to their stability, lack of flammability and ability to absorb and give up heat readily. However, these compounds should not be released into the atmosphere, but should be collected for recycling instead, as they have been found to contribute to the deterioration of the ozone layer of the upper atmosphere, creating a hazard to global health. Production of CFC's is being phased out by an international convention, the Montreal Protocol.
