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A chlorofluorocarbon, or CFC, is an organic compound that contains carbon, chlorine and fluorine. It is produced as a volatile derivative of methane, ethane and propane. CFCs are generally considered as non-flammable.

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Are CFCs highly toxic?

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are non-toxic.


How are cfcs released?

CFCs or chlorofluorocarbons are released when a device that holds it is leaking. Also some aerosols release CFCs into the atmosphere.


Is there a tree which can absorb CFCs?

No, trees do not absorb CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are synthetic compounds used as refrigerants that are primarily broken down in the atmosphere by sunlight. Trees primarily absorb carbon dioxide, not CFCs.


What effect do CFCs have on the Earth's stratosphere?

CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons)What type of substance is it?CFCs are a class of man-made chemicals, generally non-toxic, non-flammable, chemically unreactive, colourless liquids or gases that evaporate easily. They are a group of ozone depleting substances. They damage the Earth's ozone layer, which protects the earth's surface from harmful ultra-violet radiation. CFCs are also powerful greenhouse gases which contribute to global warming.How is it released?Release to the atmosphere is primarily from CFC-containing aerosols, refrigeration equipment and some foams. There are no natural sources of CFCs.


How are cfcs used in aerosol?

CFCs were the compressed gas that was used as "spring" to push the can contents out of the container. CFCs have been replaced with HCFCs as a consequence of the Montreal Protocol.


How do cfcs affect air heath?

By the CFCs being sorced into the air, the sun is Breaking them down into the earth.


Is lipstick flammable?

Yes Makeup is Flammable


Are CFCs are synthetic chemicals?

no.


What is short for chloroflourocarbons?

CFCs


Can rain demolish CFCs?

Rain can help remove CFCs from the atmosphere by acting as a natural cleanser. When CFC molecules are exposed to rain, they can react with water and break down into less harmful compounds that are eventually washed out of the atmosphere.


Benefits of cfcs?

CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) were once widely used as refrigerants and propellants, but their use has been greatly reduced due to their harmful impact on the ozone layer. However, they are still being used in some niche applications like medical inhalers and meters for asthma and COPD. Their stability and non-flammable nature were once valued attributes, but alternatives that are more environmentally friendly have since been developed.


Is sawdust flammable or inflammable?

Flammable and inflammable are the same thing. Sawdust is flammable