Dichlorodifluoromethane
Also known as: Carbon dichloride difluoride, Dichloro-difluoro-methane, Difluorodichloromethane, Freon 12, R-12, CFC-12, P-12, Propellant 12, Halon 122, Arcton 6, Arcton 12, Fluorocarbon 12, Genetron 12, Refrigerant 12
Packaging Gas
Safety rating
Avoid
Eat Away!Generally SafeUse SparinglyAvoid
Purpose and Function
Dichlorodifluoromethane (E940) was used as a packaging gas in the food industry to preserve the freshness and quality of packaged foods. However, it is now banned in all countries due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer.
Commonly found in
- —Historically: packaged food preservation gas (now banned)
Key functions
- —Formerly preserved freshness and quality of packaged foods
Potential Risks and Side Effects
- 01Banned in all countries due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer and potential health risks