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fluorocarbon |
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fluorocarbonCompound formed by replacing the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon with fluorine. Fluorocarbons are used as inert coatings, refrigerants, synthetic resins, and as propellants in aerosols. There is concern that the release of fluorocarbons - particularly those containing chlorine (chlorofluorocarbons, CFCs) - depletes the ozone layer, allowing more ultraviolet light from the Sun to penetrate the Earth's atmosphere, and increasing the incidence of skin cancer in humans. |
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| It is also described as a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to foams blown with fluorocarbons or cyclopentane. The nonaerosol container is made from fully recyclable materials and contains no fluorocarbons. Along with Toyota, Denso developed the world's first car air conditioner that replaces fluorocarbons with [CO. |
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Fluorocarbons
