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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Dichlorodifluoromethane
A chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) formerly used as a refrigerant and propellant gas in aerosol products. It has ozone-depleting properties, and its use as an aerosol propellant has been largely banned or phased out under the Montreal Protocol due to environmental concerns.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 2024
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Ozone depletion, potential respiratory irritation on inhalation, environmental toxicity, greenhouse gas effects, central nervous system depression in high concentrations
Benefits
Effective propellant/gas for aerosol delivery