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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
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Ozone layer depletion, environmental persistence, potential respiratory toxicity if inhaled, greenhouse gas effect
Benefits
None