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  2. Chlorofluorocarbon - Wikipedia

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    Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): when derived from methane and ethane these compounds have the formulae CCl m F 4−m and C 2 Cl m F 6−m, where m is nonzero. Hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs): when derived from methane and ethane these compounds have the formula CCl m F n H 4−m−n and C 2 Cl x F y H 6−x−y, where m, n, x, and y are nonzero.

  3. Phase-out of polystyrene foam - Wikipedia

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    Animals do not recognize polystyrene foam as an artificial material, may mistake it for food, and show toxic effects after substantial exposure. Full or partial bans of expanded and polystyrene foam commonly target disposable food packaging. Such bans have been enacted through national legislation globally, and also at sub-national or local ...

  4. Halomethane - Wikipedia

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    Use Chemical formula Tetrachloromethane Carbon tetrachloride, Freon 10 (Freon is a trade name for a group of chlorofluorocarbons used primarily as a refrigerant. The main chemical used under this trademark is dichlorodifluoromethane. The word Freon is a registered trademark belonging to DuPont.) CFC-10 Formerly in fire extinguishers CCl 4

  5. Fluorinated gases - Wikipedia

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    They are widely used in the electronics, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in refrigeration when combined with other gases. PFCs were commonly used as fire extinguishants in the past and are still found in older fire protection systems. They are also a by-product of the aluminium smelting process.

  6. Fluorochemical industry - Wikipedia

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    Making organic fluorides is the main use for hydrofluoric acid, consuming over 40% of it (over 20% of all mined fluorite). Within organofluorides, refrigerant gases are still the dominant segment, consuming about 80% of HF. Even though chlorofluorocarbons are widely banned, the replacement refrigerants are often other fluorinated molecules.

  7. Microplastics Are in All of Us. Just How Bad Is That, Really?

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    Plastics are used in most containers and packaging materials; in most of the fabrics that make clothing, bedding, carpeting, and towels; in the construction of buildings and motor vehicles; and in ...

  8. 30 Color Photos Photographers Took 100 Years Ago That Still ...

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    By projecting all three images onto a screen simultaneously, he was able to recreate the original image of the ribbon. #4 London, Kodachrome Image credits: Chalmers Butterfield

  9. How California eco-bureaucrats halted a Pacific Palisades ...

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    At least eight people have died and 5,000 homes have been destroyed by the fire, which was still just 14% contained as of Monday. It was not clear whether the steel poles were ever installed.