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Trichlorotrifluoroethane

A synthetic chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) historically used as a refrigerant and solvent. Not a food ingredient; significant environmental and health concerns have led to phase-out under international agreements.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 6, 2026
Health score-5.0
-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 depletion, respiratory toxicity, central nervous system effects, environmental persistence, bioaccumulation

Benefits

None

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