AN UPDATE ON FLUOROCARBONS
Representing the European Fluorocarbons Manufacturers
NEWSLETTER #174 - MARCH 2020
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The steep reduction in the F-gas HFC cap in 2018 (about 40 % less than for 2017) and the increasing adoption of lower GWP HFCs, HFC/HFO blends and ultra-low HFO/HCFOs has resulted in the largest annual decrease in average GWP from about 1650 in 2017 to 1320 in 2018 (see chart) for total… Share this article on
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Even though illegal imports are considered to be significant in 2018, the F-gas Regulation is transforming the market. The transition to lower GWP applications in the EU is occurring in an efficient manner due to the availability of lower GWP HFCs, HFOs, and HCFOs that have the required safety… Share this article on
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In this round-up: EFCTC position paper on enforcing the F-gas regulation; OLAF conference; the 4th F-gas consultation forum; EIA analysis of 2018 illegal imports; seizures and enforcement; and OzonAction guidance on illegal imports. EFCTC Position Paper: Enforcing the EU F-Gas Regulation, what can Member States do? This paper explores the tools… Share this article on
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFASs”) covers a broad range of substances that have in
common that they contain at least one perfluoralkyl moiety [1]. Some subsets of PFASs have very persistent and/or very bioaccumulative properties leading to classification or potential classification as Substances of Very High Concern. In contrast, the Share this article on
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Globally, HFC-23 emissions calculated from atmospheric measurements are historically at their highest level in 2018, in contrast to reported emissions as by-product primarily from HCFC-22 production which were much lower, according to a recent paper [1]. China and India set out ambitious programmes to reduce… Share this article on
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