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Freon: an unsuspected problem.

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  • 1Aviation Medicine Department, Naval Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX.

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
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Freon 113, though not typically seen as toxic, caused 38 U.S. Navy mishaps, including burns and inhalation injuries. Inappropriate use in confined aviation spaces poses significant risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Aviation Safety
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Freon 113 is commonly used as a degreasing agent.
  • Its non-toxic classification belies potential hazards in specific environments.
  • Aviation ground crews frequently misuse Freon 113 for cleaning purposes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the properties of Freon 113 that present dangers in aviation.
  • To document case histories of Freon 113-related incidents within the U.S. Navy.
  • To review the U.S. Navy's strategies for mitigating Freon 113 risks.

Main Methods:

  • Review of U.S. Navy mishap reports over a 7-year period.
  • Analysis of incident data related to Freon 113 exposure.
  • Examination of Navy policies implemented for Freon 113 risk management.

Main Results:

  • 38 Freon 113-related mishaps recorded by the U.S. Navy.
  • Incidents included 16 chemical burns and 22 inhalation injuries.
  • Several fatalities were associated with Freon 113 exposure.

Conclusions:

  • Inappropriate use of Freon 113 in confined, unventilated aviation areas is dangerous.
  • The U.S. Navy has implemented prevention policies to address these risks.
  • These policies have shown relative success in controlling Freon 113-related incidents.

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