Substances
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)
CAS#EDF-079
Where is it Commonly Found?
HVAC - RefrigerantHEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
Ozone-depleting chemical that increases the risk of skin cancer and weakens immune systems.What are its known health effects?
What are its suspected health effects?
Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant (LADO - L)
Neurotoxicant (HAZMAP)
Alternative Materials
R-22, R-123, R-134a, R-245fa, R-407c, and R-410a refrigerants
Additional Regulatory Information
Currently banned in the U.S., but still found in old equipment.
Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?
Living Building Challenge (1.2) - Prerequisite 5;LEED - NC: Credits EA 4;
Green Guide for Health Care - EA Prerequisite 3: Optimized Energy Performance;
Green Guide for Health Care - EA 4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management;
Green Guide for Health Care - EE Prerequisite 3: Ozone Protection;
Green Guide for Health Care - CM 1.1: Community Contaminant Prevention: Airborne releases;
Living Building Challenge 1.3 – Prerequisite 5: Materials Red List;
Living Building Challenge 2.0 - Red List;
LEED v3 ID+C EA Prerequisite 3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management;
LEED v3 BD+C EA Prerequisite 3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management;
LEED v3 BD+C EA Credit 4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management