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Trichlorofluoromethane

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Trichlorofluoromethane

Also known as CFC-11, this is a chlorofluorocarbon once widely used as a refrigerant and aerosol propellant. It is a synthetic compound banned under the Montreal Protocol due to its ozone-depleting properties. Not a food ingredient; exposure concerns relate to inhalation and environmental impact.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 2024
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
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Food and supplement guidelines

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Health guideline
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Risks

Ozone layer depletion, environmental persistence, potential respiratory toxicity if inhaled, greenhouse gas effect

Benefits

None

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