Similarly, attention to the health and other consequences of an expanding ozone hole led to restrictions upon the release of chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere.
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The early programs included the elimination of lead in gasoline, the phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons and halons in refrigeration, and the reduction of water pollution from nonpoint sources.
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Chlorofluorocarbons may damage the statospheric ozone layer, but at the moment the evidence for this is uncertain.
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All halon fire extinguishers have been replaced and regular checks forchlorofluorocarbonleakage detection are carried out on relevant departmental equipment.
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All new equipment purchased is free from chlorofluorocarbons.
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Manufacturers are looking at alternative chlorofluorocarbons and other substitute compounds, but ones with suitable properties are difficult to find.
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These will be taken into account in the course of our current appraisal of the possible effects of chlorofluorocarbons.
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It is assumed that all the chlorofluorocarbons used in the manufacture of metered dose inhalers will eventually be emitted to atmosphere.
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The remainder contain chlorofluorocarbons used as excipients, usually in the form of a propellant.
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A small number, which are listed, contain chlorofluorocarbons as active ingredients.
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The new rules that require the removal of chlorofluorocarbons from fridges are entirely consistent with the general drive to increase recycling rates.
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The vaporisation of chlorofluorocarbons does not present any significant risk to human health and no advice to local authorities is considered necessary.
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Figures for the use of other chlorofluorocarbons and of substitutes for them are not available.
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A small number, which are listed, contain chlorofluorocarbons as active ingredients including inhalational and anaesthetic agents.
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We have no reason to believe that these plants release nationally significant amounts of carbon dioxide or chlorofluorocarbons.
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