Refrigerators are rarely regarded as a bad thing. Even more rarely do people discuss them as dangerous, aside from the possibility of it falling on someone’s foot when first being moved in. We use them constantly, pulling food out of them numerous times a day. Many refrigerate items that don’t even need to be refrigerated to keep them fresh longer, like bread and fruit. To keep refrigerators cool, chemicals called refrigerants are employed. These chemicals are not only used in refrigerators, they can also be found in automobiles, airplanes, air conditioners and other coolant appliances. Yet, despite the many benefits, the chemicals used to keep these items cool can be very dangerous. The chemicals Continue reading →