HCFC (R22) phase-out according to the Montreal Protocol

For the so-called Article 5 countries special regulations using HCFCs apply.

However those countries still using HCFCs can and should omit the introduction of the HFCs with high GWP as well, and switch directly to low GWP refrigerants and halogen-free substances and processes!

Requirements of the Montreal Protocol:

HCFC (R22) phase-out

HCFC (R22) phase-out according to the Montreal Protocol
HCFC (R22) phase-out according to the Montreal Protocol

Initial value (100%) = HCFC consumption in 1989 + 2.8% of the FC consumption in 1989.

Blue: Article 5 countries.

Green: Non Article 5 countries.