Halocarbon

Name:
Halocarbon
Detailed information:
A compound containing carbon, one or more halogens, and sometimes hydrogen. The lower members of the various homologous series are used as refrigerants, propellant gases, fire-extinguishing agents, and blowing agents for urethane foams. When polymerized, they yield plastics characterized by extreme chemical resistance, high electrical resistivity, and good heat resistance.See Fluorocarbon.