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HBFCs are a group of simple man-made chemicals that contain the elements hydrogen, fluorine and bromine. They are chemicals that damage the stratospheric ozone layer that protects earth from high levels of ultra violet radiation. They are used as solvents, degreasing agents, fire extinguishing agents and refrigerants.

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