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Concept: partially halogenated chlorofluorohydrocarbon in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1385
Preferred label partially halogenated chlorofluorohydrocarbon
Definition Hydrocarbons whose hydrogen atoms have been partially substituted with chlorine and fluorine. They are used in refrigeration, air conditioning, packaging, insulation, or as solvents and aerosol propellants. Because they are not destroyed in the lower atmosphere they drift into the upper atmosphere where their chlorine components destroy ozone.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
Not Accepted Date
Alternative label
  • "mjuka freoner" [sv]
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