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Albuterol contains cfc what does this mean?

Albuterol inhalers used to be powered by CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). Because of the Montreal Protocol to phase out the use and production of CFCs, since 2008 all Albuterol inhalers are powered by hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs).


What type of things can destroy the ozone layer?

The chlorine from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), (freons). The bromine from bromofluorocarbons (halons). Carbon tetrachloride and methylchloroform (found so far in increasing amounts at lower altitudes of the atmosphere).


How can BHT prolong the shelf life of food?

BHT is a free radical inhibitor. I removes free radicals by reacting with them.BHT is used as a food additive because it is an antioxidant.


How is the ozone layer changing?

Yes. After the Montreal Protocol, countries gradually phased out the production of CFCs. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that were used in refrigerators and aerosols were the main destroyers of the ozone layer. The ozone layer is now no longer depleting. Scientists hope that it will have completely restored itself by 2060.


Which greenhouse gas has been banned world wide?

CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), that used to be used in aerosol cans and refrigerators is now phased out after the Montreal Protocol, to which all countries agreed. That is to say that the manufacture and future use of CFCs has to be phased out, the agreement, now ratified by all member states of the UN, does not include those CFCs in present use by domestic and commercial appliances. This would be particularly difficult, especially in third world countries. Another assumption is that all signatories will adhere to the treaty. An unlikely prospect at best.

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What is the chemical chlorofluorocarbons supposed to do?

CFCs (or chloroflurorocarbons), were used in aerosols or as coolants for refrigerators. They are extremely inert, which made them very useful, however, when exposed to UV light, they formed free radicals that reacted with ozone, thereby creating the phenomenon that resulting in a hole in the ozone layer above Antartica. As a result, CFCs were banned by nations after the signing of the Montreal Protocol.


What kind of gas damages the ozone layer?

CFCs, or chlorofluorocarbons, which is the gas used in old refrigerators.


What refrigerant do new home air conditioners use?

mainly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The Air Conditioner that used it was invented by Thomas Midgley.


How do you spell free-on?

The volatizing chemical used in mechanical refrigeration is spelled freon. This is actually the trademarked brand name (Freon) for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) produced by the DuPont company, but it has become a widely-used term for such refrigerants (a useful generic term).


Albuterol contains cfc what does this mean?

Albuterol inhalers used to be powered by CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). Because of the Montreal Protocol to phase out the use and production of CFCs, since 2008 all Albuterol inhalers are powered by hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs).


How are chlorofluorocarbons made?

CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are not natural gases. They are completely made by man. Because they contain chlorine and bromine they began to destroy the ozone layer before they were banned. HCFCs were then used as a temporary measure as they were not so dangerous, but they are now being phased out in favour of HFCs, which do no damage to ozone.


What type of things can destroy the ozone layer?

The chlorine from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), (freons). The bromine from bromofluorocarbons (halons). Carbon tetrachloride and methylchloroform (found so far in increasing amounts at lower altitudes of the atmosphere).


What are some suggested causes to the depletion of the ozone layer?

The ozone layer was depleted from the actions of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) released into the atmosphere last century. CFCs were used in aerosols and fridges and escaped into the air where the winds gradually moved them all around the world and up to the ozone layer. There chlorine broke from the CFCs and destroyed the ozone.


Is the hole of ozone layer changing?

Yes. Countries have gradually phased out the production of CFCs. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that were used in refrigerators and aerosols are the main destroyers of the ozone layer. Since 2000 the holes have slowed in size. Scientists hope that the holes will be completely repaired by 2050.


What is the impact of aerosol sprays on the atmosphere?

Aerosol sprays used to be powered by CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), which were destroying the ozone layer. Thanks to the Montreal Agreement, the whole world agreed to stop making CFCs and the ozone layer is now slowly recovering. Scientists hope it will be fully restored by around 2050.


What is the term for gases produced by aerosols and manufacturing that destroys earth ozone layer?

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) "ozone depleting substances" are more generic, since other chlorine- and bromine-containing molecules, which are produced by Man, have been found "up there" too. Note that CFCs are not "produced by aerosols", but were intentionally manufactured for the purposes of refrigerant and propellant. Not too many countries are still making / using CFCs.


How can BHT prolong the shelf life of food?

BHT is a free radical inhibitor. I removes free radicals by reacting with them.BHT is used as a food additive because it is an antioxidant.