HCFC

Summary:

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon

Description:

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are chemical compounds commonly used in the foam, refrigeration, and air conditioning sectors that destroy the protective ozone layer and contribute to climate change. It is essential to reduce and phase out the use of HCFCs in industry practices. Currently, the most common alternatives to HCFCs are hydrofluorocarbons, (HFCs), which are non-ozone depleting substances (ODS), but still have high Global Warming Potential (GWP). UNIDO and the Montreal Protocol are working to avoid the use of these HCFs as transitional substances and instead work towards finding long-term low-GWP solutions.