Chlorodifluoromethane
Melrose Park
Chlorodifluoromethane (Freon 22) 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.
4
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.115 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.230 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.255 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.510 ppb |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-15 | 27336501 | 0.230 ppb |
| 2014-11-12 | 27557201 | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 28187601 | ND |
| 2015-05-12 | 28966601 | 0.510 ppb |