Chlorofluorocarbon – What it is and Why it’s Bad for the Environment
What are Chlorofluorocarbons? Chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs for short, are compounds made up of chlorine, fluorine, and carbon, as the name suggests. They are derived from methane, ethane, and propane. They are also known by the brand name Freon. CFCs were synthesized in the 1890s by Frederic Swarts and improved by Thomas Midgley, Jr. in the […]
