There has been much talk about the effects of Freon and the health issues that may arise from exposure, whether it is a short term or long term exposure. The Relationship Between Freon and Health Freon is actually the trade name for a group of chemicals known as chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs which on the whole are non-flammable, colorless and come in either liquid or gas form. These are frequently used within industry in many ways but the risk to health and the environment shouldn’t be ignored. Longer term exposure to Freon, such as those who work in the HVAC industry, should have regular health checks, especially if they already have an underlying problem with their heart as Freon can cause irregular heart rhythms, dizziness, reduced coordination and concentration and ultimately asphyxia. However, it does appear that these symptoms only occur if there is concentrated exposure. There don’t appear to be any longer term problems with […]