Dibromodifluoromethane is a mixed

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. It is a colorless non-flammable liquid. Along with Halons 1211, 2402, and

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, it is one of the most effective

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, however, it is also very toxic. It is a class I ozone depleting substance (ODS).

Table of physical properties

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Photolysis of dibromodifluoromethane at 265 nm

Raman and infrared spectra of solid dibromodifluoromethane
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