Freon

Chemicals in the Environment: Freon 113

This is a summary of what freon 113 is and its affects on the environment.

http://epa.gov/chemfact/f_freon.txt

Freon Exposure and Your Health
(Environment, Health and Safety Online)

This webpage discusses the possible heath risks caused by freon exposure. There is also information on what a person should do if there is a freon leak from their refrigerator.

http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/chemicals_freon.htm

Freon-The History of Freon
(About.com)

This gives a brief history of freon including its invention, how it is made, and its creator, Thomas Midgley, Jr.

http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blfreon.htm

Last Modified: Friday September 04, 2009 4:23 PM