Fluorocarbons In Refrigerators, Freezers, And Air Conditioners: Is It Still An Issue?
Fluorocarbons are found in the majority of refrigerants used in air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers, and many of the fluorocarbon compounds contain chlorine. A prevalent type of refrigerant used in equipment developed before 1995 was chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants. Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerant may have been used in equipment made before 2010. Some of the more recent … Read more