HFCs --- An Energy-Efficient Solution [ PDF, 353 kb ] [ español ] [ français ]

HFCs are viable and proven solutions to the problems addressed by the Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol processes.

Producing HFCs --- Meeting Societal Needs with Environmental Stewardship [ PDF, 328 kb ]

The Montreal Protocols mandated CFC and HCFC phaseouts posed a daunting challenge to fluorocarbon producers. Industry responded with unprecedented creativity and innovation. Industrys huge undertaking resulted in safe, non ozone-depleting, high performance, cost effective compounds that are in widespread use around the world today --- HFCs.

Foam Insulation --- A Working Example [ PDF, 237 kb ]

There are 14 major types of insulating foams produced globally that are primarily used for appliance insulation, residential and commercial building insulation and specialty applications such as refrigerated storage, transport and pipe insulation. These products have used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), some are now using hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as the Montreal Protocol is implemented across all nations.

Commercial Refrigeration --- A Working Example [ PDF, 297 kb ] [ español ] [ français ]

Commercial refrigeration is essential in today's society, to preserve and protect food for people around the world.

Residential Air Conditioning --- A Working Example [ PDF, 318 kb ]

Residential Air Conditioning provides comfort to millions of homes worldwide. People lead more productive and healthy lives due to controlled temperatures and humidity in homes. During periods of unusually hot weather, air conditioning has been credited with saving lives. HFCs offer the best solution for meeting long-term residential air conditioning requirements.

Vehicle Air Conditioning --- A Working Example [ PDF, 326 kb ] [ español ]

Vehicle air conditioning is an important part of an integrated system which provides cooling, heating, defrosting, demisting, air filtering and humidity control for both passenger comfort and vehicle safety. Its reliability and convenience are often taken for granted, but it is key to keeping the passenger safe and comfortable in over 350 million vehicles worldwide.

Commercial Air Conditioning --- A Working Example [ PDF, 298 kb ] [ español ] [ français ]

Commercial air conditioning is essential for contemporary societal comfort in most of the world. These systems contribute to health and comfort, worker productivity and economic vitality. Commercial air conditioning is used in stores, restaurants, offices, hotels, hospitals, and other public places.

Aerosol Propellants --- A Working Example [ PDF, 248 kb ]

Self-pressurized, or aerosol, packaging is used in many consumer and industrial products ranging from spray paints, hairsprays, cleaning and household products to industrial sealants and lubricants.

Metered Dose Inhalers --- A Working Example [ PDF, 211 kb ]

Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are pressurized, hand-held devices that use propellants to deliver doses of medication to the lungs of a patient. These delivery devices are critically important to public health and are used to administer various medications for a range of medical conditions.

Transport Refrigeration --- A Working Example [ PDF, 302 kb ]

Transport refrigeration is essential in todays society, to preserve and protect food, drugs and medical supplies for people worldwide. It includes transport of refrigerated products with reefer ships, intermodal refrigerated containers, refrigerated railcars and road transport including trailers, diesel trucks and small trucks.

Household Refrigeration --- A Working Example [ PDF, 251 kb ]

Refrigerators, today, are the most used home appliance and many believe refrigerators are the most important consumer product. HFC refrigerants provide excellent, cost effective, environmentally acceptable solutions for household refrigerators.

Responsible Use Principles for Recovery, Recycling, and Reclamation [ PDF, 280 kb ]

A key element of the responsible use and stewardship of fluorocarbon refrigerants is the recovery, recycling and reclamation of used refrigerants so that they can be reprocessed for further commercial use or destroyed. HFCs can be recovered, recycled and reclaimed from many applications, including mobile air conditioning, stationary air conditioning and refrigeration.

HCFCs & HFCs --- Your Right to Choose [ español ] [ français ]

HCFCs and HFCs both have lower global warming potential than CFCs. Developed and developing countries have the right to choose the compounds that best suit their needs.

Fire Suppressants --- A Working Example

On January 1, 1994, production of halon-based fire suppressants ceased in developed countries, and at the same time, HFCs were commercially introduced as alternatives. HFCs are now the fire suppression technology of choice due to their fire fighting efficiency, extinguising speed, people safety, limited space requirements, and minimal environmental impact.

Solvents --- A Working Example

Commercially available throughout the world, fluorocarbon solvents are low in toxicity, cost-effective, can be used safely, and are reusable. HFCs are the right choice for solvents.

HFCs: Their Value and Importance

HFCs conserve energy and reduce global warming, and are good long-term solutions to global climate change. They provide a cost-effective phase-out of CFCs and HCFCs in developing countries. HFCs help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, and using HFCs saves money.