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trichlorofluoromethane

In the chemical family: Short halogenated compounds

Trichlorofluoromethane (Freon 11) is a refrigerant, solvent, chemical intermediate, and halocarbon aerosol that was banned as of 2000 under the Montreal Protocol because of its ozone-depleting properties.

EWG Research on trichlorofluoromethane


Health Effects related to trichlorofluoromethane: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

Routes of Exposure related to trichlorofluoromethane:

  • Environment: agriculture
  • Water: sewage sludge

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