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hydrofluorocarbons: see under chlorofluorocarbons Halons are organic compounds that are similar to CFCs. They contain carbon, fluorine, and bromine and may contain chlorine. Halons have been used primarily as propellants in fire extinguishers. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Among the alternatives are two gaseous, non-flammable hydrofluorocarbons that already dominate pour-in-place foam insulation for domestic refrigerators and water heaters and rigid spray-foam insulation for walls, roofs, tanks, and spas. The registry was established in 2000 as a voluntary, non-profit entity where companies can register their emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and hydrofluorocarbons. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs): common uses--mainly in the manufacture of refrigerators; also as propellants in aerosol cans (such as whipped cream) and air conditioners |
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