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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
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Ozone depletion, respiratory toxicity, central nervous system effects, environmental persistence, bioaccumulation
Benefits
None