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Thermolysis of fluoropolymers as a potential source of halogenated organic acids in the environment.

Author(s) : ELLIS D. A., MABURY S. A., MARTIN J. W., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Following the introduction of HCFC and HFC gases as replacements for the ozone-destroying CFCs, it has been discovered that HCFCs/HFCs can degrade in the atmosphere to produce trifluoroacetic acid, a compound with no known loss mechanisms in the environment, and higher concentrations in natural waters have been shown to be mildly phytotoxic. Present environmental levels of trifluoroacetic acid are not accounted by HCFC/HFC degradation alone.

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  • Original title: Thermolysis of fluoropolymers as a potential source of halogenated organic acids in the environment.
  • Record ID : 2002-1214
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Source: Nature - vol. 412 - n. 6844
  • Publication date: 2001/07/19
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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