Trichlorofluoromethane (Freon 11)

CAS Number

75-69-4

Synonym

Algofrene Type 1; Arcton 9; Caswell No. 878; Chlorofluoromethane; Electro-CF 11; Eskimon 11; F 11; Fluorochloroform; Fluorocarbon 11; Fluorotrichloromethane; Freon MF; Freon 11; Frigen 11; Halocarbon; Genetron 11; Halon 11; Isotron 11; Kaltron 11; Khladon 11; Ledon 11; Monofluorotrichloromethane; NCI-C04637; Propellant 11; Refrigerant 11; Trichlorofluoromethane; Ucon Refrigerant 11; EPA Pesticide Code: 000013

Occurrence/Use

Refrigerant, aerosol propellant, pesticide, and in production of foam. Production in US ended 1996, but use of existing stock is permitted.

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California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:
Public Health Goal (mg/L): 1.3
Health Risk Category: Hepatotoxicity (liver)
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal: n/a
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L): 0.15
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): n/a
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:
California PHG Comments:

OEHHA 1997.  Public Health Goal for Trichlorofluoromethane (FC-11) in Drinking Water