Freon

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Freon aka Chlorodifluoromethane is a stable nonflammable moderately toxic gases or liquids which have typically been used as refrigerants and as aerosol propellants. These include the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) implicated in ozone depletion, but also include newer refrigerants which typically include fluorine instead of chlorine and do not deplete the ozone layer.

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The NYS Reportable Quantity (RQ) for R-22 (chlorodifluoromethane) Freon is 1 lb to air (1 lbs to land or water) in a 24 hour period.

Go to: Chlorodifluoromethane http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/4449.html

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