Is carrying Freon in a vehicle considered hazardous material?
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It is not classified as hazardous material. Overview of Freon: Freon is a common refrigerant with many varieties, including R22, R32, R134a, etc. Freon is typically a gas at room temperature and pressure, with a slight aromatic odor. Under low temperature and high pressure, it appears as a transparent liquid. It can mix in any proportion with halogenated hydrocarbons, monohydric alcohols, or other organic solvents, and different Freon refrigerants are also mutually soluble. Hazards of Freon: Freon is a very significant greenhouse gas. Although its atmospheric concentration is notably lower than other greenhouse gases, its greenhouse effect is 3,400 to 15,000 times that of carbon dioxide. Large-scale emissions critically impact the vertical temperature structure of the atmosphere and its radiative balance, leading to abnormal climate changes and posing a severe threat to Earth's ecological security.