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What is chloroflourocarbons are commonly known as?

it is commonly known as freon.


Where do chloroflourocarbons come from?

They come from various sources. AC's, deodorants etc are some examples.


How do chloroflourocarbons contribute to the depletion of the ozone Layer?

CFC's react with ozone. They decompose it to deplete the layer.


Which country is the leading producer of chloroflourocarbons?

United States is the lead producer of CFC's. These deplete the ozone layer.


How do chloroflourocarbons affect the ozon layer?

CFC's are very reactive chemicals. They react with ozone to decompose it and deplete it.


How can chloroflourocarbons destroy an ozone?

Yes, CFCs can destroy the ozone layer. They react with ozone present in ozone layer and decompose it.


Chloroflourocarbons may be harming the ozone layer by?

CFC's may be harming the ozone layer. They do it by depleting the ozone, decomposing into single atoms.


How do you spell Chloroflourocarbons?

From the presence of the element fluorine, the molecules are spelled chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).(*fluorine shares this "UO" spelling with the words fluorescent and fluorescence)


Why specific gases cause greenhouse effect?

There are many gases that cause "greenhouse effects". Water Vapour Carbon dioxide Methane Nitrous Oxide Ozone Chloroflourocarbons (CFC's) are just a few.


What gases are in hairspray?

The propellant is usually Butane, which took over from ChloroFlourocarbons, to save the ozone layer.


Why are chloroflourocarbons harmful to the environment?

it is because when they deplete the ozone layer they attributes to the increasing of the ozone hole and allow the ultraviolet rays to reach the earth. due to ozone depletion, not only temperature increases but also level of water that result into floods.


What environmentally friendly hair spray is available in the USA?

Although today's aerosol hairspray does not contain chloroflourocarbons, there are still some which are more environmentally friendly available in the USA currently. Pantene Pro-V is one of the brands listed as being environmentally friendly.