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Products and main applications

Major HCFC molecules

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Designation Main applications
  • Most HCFCs are now banned in developped countries (Montreal Protocol) and EU Regulation). They are still allowed in developing countries. 
HCFC-22
  • Refrigerant (pure or in blends for CFC drop-ins)
  • Blowing agent component for polyurethane foams (PUR) and for extruded polystyrene foams (XPS)
HCFC-123
HCFC-124
HCFC-141b
  • Blowing agent for polyurethane and phenolic foams
  • Solvent
HCFC-142b
  • Blowing agent component for polyurethane foams (PUR) and for extruded polystyrene foams (XPS)