Dichlorodifluoromethane
Dublin
Dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon-12) is a refrigerant, solvent and aerosol propellant banned in 2000 under the Montreal Protocol because of its ozone-depleting properties. Freons can cause heart, nervous system and liver damage.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-01 | AI36898 | ND |
2015-03-19 | AI69468 | ND |
2015-03-19 | AI69469 | ND |
2016-03-28 | AJ08779 | ND |
2017-06-05 | AJ56552 | ND |
2018-04-24 | AJ87985 | ND |
2018-04-24 | AJ87986 | ND |
2019-05-29 | AK18437 | ND |