Hydrochlorofluorocarbons HCFCs - Revision history

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	* Chiller units.		* Chiller units.
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		+	* Fluorocarbon.
	* Greenhouse gases.		* Greenhouse gases.
	* Halocarbons.		* Halocarbons.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (also referred to as hydro-chlorofluorocarbons or HCFCs) are a type of halocarbon formulated from carbon, chlorine and fluorine. Halocarbons are defined by the [https://www.climatehotmap.org/global-warming-glossary/h.html Global Warming Glossary] as ‘ A collective term for the group of partially halogenated organic species, including the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), halons, methyl chloride, methyl bromide, etc. Many of the halocarbons have large Global Warming Potentials. The chlorine and bromine-containing halocarbons are also involved in the depletion of the ozone layer.'	+	Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (also referred to as hydro-chlorofluorocarbons or HCFCs) are a type of halocarbon formulated from carbon, chlorine and fluorine.
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		+	Halocarbons are defined in the [https://www.climatehotmap.org/global-warming-glossary/h.html Global Warming Glossary] as ‘ A collective term for the group of partially halogenated organic species, including the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), halons, methyl chloride, methyl bromide, etc. Many of the halocarbons have large Global Warming Potentials. The chlorine and bromine-containing halocarbons are also involved in the depletion of the ozone layer.'

	= CFCs replaced by HCFCs =		= CFCs replaced by HCFCs =

−	From the 1930s, CFCs became widely used in the United States for residential, commercial and automotive air conditioning systems. Initially, CFCs were thought to be completely safe due to their non flammable characteristics, low toxicity and stability~~. Furthermore, they had no impact on the lower atmosphere~~.	+	From the 1930s, CFCs became widely used in the United States for residential, commercial and automotive air conditioning systems. Initially, CFCs were thought to be completely safe due to their non flammable characteristics, low toxicity and stability.

	However, in the 1970s, scientists discovered that the potential impact of emissions from CFCs on the upper atmosphere (or stratosphere) might be cause for concern. Research conducted by University of California chemists Professor F. Sherwood Rowland and Dr Mario Molina found that CFCs emit significant amounts of inorganic chlorine in the upper atmosphere, and this was seen as a contributing factor to ozone depletion.		However, in the 1970s, scientists discovered that the potential impact of emissions from CFCs on the upper atmosphere (or stratosphere) might be cause for concern. Research conducted by University of California chemists Professor F. Sherwood Rowland and Dr Mario Molina found that CFCs emit significant amounts of inorganic chlorine in the upper atmosphere, and this was seen as a contributing factor to ozone depletion.
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	= HCFC use and phase out =		= HCFC use and phase out =

−	~~Although~~ HCFCs also deplete the ozone ~~(albeit~~ to a lesser degree than CFCs), ~~they~~ were introduced as a substitute for CFCs (along with hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs) as a result of the Montreal Protocol. In 1997, steps were also taken to restrict the use of HCFCs under the Kyoto Protocol. This included the use of the HCFC known as HCFC-22 or R22 - one of the most commonly used refrigerants in the UK.	+	HCFCs also deplete the ozone layer, but to a lesser degree than CFCs, and were introduced as a substitute for CFCs (along with hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs) as a result of the Montreal Protocol.
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		+	In 1997, steps were also taken to restrict the use of HCFCs under the Kyoto Protocol. This included the use of the HCFC known as HCFC-22 or R22 - one of the most commonly used refrigerants in the UK.

	For more information, see R22 phase out.		For more information, see R22 phase out.
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	These regulations did not prohibit continued operation of plant using existing quantities of HCFC refrigerant but prevented invasive maintenance, replacement or topping up. However, badly maintained equipment or old HCFC systems may not lend themselves to conversion and could need complete replacement with a compliant HFC, hydrocarbon, ammonia or carbon dioxide system.		These regulations did not prohibit continued operation of plant using existing quantities of HCFC refrigerant but prevented invasive maintenance, replacement or topping up. However, badly maintained equipment or old HCFC systems may not lend themselves to conversion and could need complete replacement with a compliant HFC, hydrocarbon, ammonia or carbon dioxide system.
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		+	NB HFCs are also greenhouse gases, albeit not as powerful as CFCs or HCFCs. Demand for HFCs has increased rapidly following the phasing out of CFCs and HCFCs and this has been exacerbated by the growth of air conditioning in developing nations. As a result, on 15 October 2016 it was announced that 170 countries in Kigali, Rwanda, had agreed that HFCs should be phased down through an amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
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		+	For more information see: HFC phase out.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	For more information, see R22 phase out.		For more information, see R22 phase out.

−	New equipment using HCFCs was banned in 2001 (2004 for small air-conditioning systems), and the use of virgin HCFCs was banned in 2010, when it also became illegal to manufacture HCFC refrigerants or for suppliers to keep them in stock.	+	New equipment using HCFCs was banned in 2001 (2004 for small air-conditioning systems), and the use of virgin HCFCs was banned in 2010, when it also became illegal to manufacture HCFC refrigerants or for suppliers to keep them in stock. New production and import of most HCFCs were phased out as of 2020.

−	From 1 January 2015, EC regulation EC/1005/2009, which relates to substances that deplete the ozone layer, prohibited the use of HCFCs in any form, even for maintenance, in order to protect the ozone layer. A restriction introduced at this time also prevented the use of recycled and reclaimed ~~HCFC~~.	+	From 1 January 2015, EC regulation EC/1005/2009, which relates to substances that deplete the ozone layer, prohibited the use of HCFCs in any form, even for maintenance, in order to protect the ozone layer. A restriction introduced at this time also prevented the use of recycled and reclaimed HCFCs.

	These regulations did not prohibit continued operation of plant using existing quantities of HCFC refrigerant but prevented invasive maintenance, replacement or topping up. However, badly maintained equipment or old HCFC systems may not lend themselves to conversion and could need complete replacement with a compliant HFC, hydrocarbon, ammonia or carbon dioxide system.		These regulations did not prohibit continued operation of plant using existing quantities of HCFC refrigerant but prevented invasive maintenance, replacement or topping up. However, badly maintained equipment or old HCFC systems may not lend themselves to conversion and could need complete replacement with a compliant HFC, hydrocarbon, ammonia or carbon dioxide system.

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	* Climate Hot Map, [https://www.climatehotmap.org/global-warming-glossary/h.html Global Warming Glossary].		* Climate Hot Map, [https://www.climatehotmap.org/global-warming-glossary/h.html Global Warming Glossary].
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= Introduction =

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (also referred to as hydro-chlorofluorocarbons or HCFCs) are a type of halocarbon formulated from carbon, chlorine and fluorine. Halocarbons are defined by the [https://www.climatehotmap.org/global-warming-glossary/h.html Global Warming Glossary] as ‘ A collective term for the group of partially halogenated organic species, including the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), halons, methyl chloride, methyl bromide, etc. Many of the halocarbons have large Global Warming Potentials. The chlorine and bromine-containing halocarbons are also involved in the depletion of the ozone layer.'

= CFCs replaced by HCFCs =

From the 1930s, CFCs became widely used in the United States for residential, commercial and automotive air conditioning systems. Initially, CFCs were thought to be completely safe due to their non flammable characteristics, low toxicity and stability. Furthermore, they had no impact on the lower atmosphere.

However, in the 1970s, scientists discovered that the potential impact of emissions from CFCs on the upper atmosphere (or stratosphere) might be cause for concern. Research conducted by University of California chemists Professor F. Sherwood Rowland and Dr Mario Molina found that CFCs emit significant amounts of inorganic chlorine in the upper atmosphere, and this was seen as a contributing factor to ozone depletion.

The decision to phase out the production of CFCs came as a result of the Montreal Protocol, which was agreed on 16 September 1987 and came into effect on 1 January 1989. The Protocol introduced an incremental reduction of the manufacture, import, export and consumption of CFCs and other substances that deplete the ozone layer. In 1990, an amendment to the Protocol escalated the commitment to cease production of CFCs by 2000. In 1996, the production ban in major countries came into effect.

For more information, see Chlorofluorocarbons CFCs.

= HCFC use and phase out =

Although HCFCs also deplete the ozone (albeit to a lesser degree than CFCs), they were introduced as a substitute for CFCs (along with hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs) as a result of the Montreal Protocol. In 1997, steps were also taken to restrict the use of HCFCs under the Kyoto Protocol. This included the use of the HCFC known as HCFC-22 or R22 - one of the most commonly used refrigerants in the UK.

For more information, see R22 phase out.

New equipment using HCFCs was banned in 2001 (2004 for small air-conditioning systems), and the use of virgin HCFCs was banned in 2010, when it also became illegal to manufacture HCFC refrigerants or for suppliers to keep them in stock.

From 1 January 2015, EC regulation EC/1005/2009, which relates to substances that deplete the ozone layer, prohibited the use of HCFCs in any form, even for maintenance, in order to protect the ozone layer. A restriction introduced at this time also prevented the use of recycled and reclaimed HCFC.

These regulations did not prohibit continued operation of plant using existing quantities of HCFC refrigerant but prevented invasive maintenance, replacement or topping up. However, badly maintained equipment or old HCFC systems may not lend themselves to conversion and could need complete replacement with a compliant HFC, hydrocarbon, ammonia or carbon dioxide system.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* Chiller units.
* Chlorofluorocarbons CFCs.
* Deleterious materials in construction
* Greenhouse gases.
* Halocarbons.
* HFC phase out.
* Kyoto Protocol.
* Montreal Protocol.
* Ozone-depleting substances
* R22 phase out.
* Refrigerants in buildings.

= External resources =

* Climate Hot Map, [https://www.climatehotmap.org/global-warming-glossary/h.html Global Warming Glossary].