Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Stable, artificially created chemical compounds containing carbon, chlorine, fluorine and sometimes hydrogen. Chlorofluorocarbons, used primarily to facilitate cooling in refrigerators and air conditioners, have been found to deplete the stratospheric ozone layer which protects the earth and its inhabitants from excessive ultraviolet radiation. Milliken has minimized refrigeration system impacts to eliminate the use of ozone-depleting refrigerants (CFCs) and reduce energy consumption.