Dichlorodifluoromethane is an alkyl halide compound. It is also known as a Freon(F-12), Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC-12), Arcton 12. Let us study briefly about this compound.
Dichlorodifluoromethane has many industrial uses that are listed below-
- Refrigerant
- Home maintenance
- Construction materials
- Personal Uses
- Used in blueprinting
- Used as pesticides
In the following article we will discuss some uses and facts about dichlorodifluoromethane.
Refrigerant
Dichlorodifluoromethane is used as refrigerant gas, as it is an inert coolant gas that is non-toxic in the troposphere and has no properties related to bed smell or burning.
Home Maintenance
- CFC-12 is used as an aerosol that is a very small particle of liquid or solid that is used as a spray.
- CFC-12 is used in paints, varnishes, insecticides,room fresheners, etc.
- CFC-12 is also used for the removal of hydrophobic materials from the hard surfaces.
Construction materials
- CFC-12 is used for the construction of sealing, walls, sinks, bathtubs, floors, and etc.
- CFC-12 is also used in the fixing of liquid or gasses in pipes, which is known as faucets.
Personal uses
- CFC-12 is used in the form of aerosol in hair spray and hair conditioners. It is a foaming agent that covers the surface of our body.
- CFC-12 is used for fabrics and cleaning laundry.
Used in blueprinting
CFC-12 is used as an agent in photographic processes in which blueprinting occurs. It is a hazardous agent in which images are produced by using this chemical.
Used as pesticides
CFC-12 controls bacterial, microbial, insects, fungi and other species that are hazardous to plants. these pesticide control various type of effects on plant.
Conclusion
Dichlorodifluoromethane is widely used in the early 20th century. This gas grows quickly because of its non-flammable, aerosol, non toxic properties on earth. It has ozone depleting properties and toxic for environment.
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