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What are HCFCs?

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What are HCFCs?

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Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are widely used in the refrigeration, foam, solvent, aerosol and fire fighting sectors as a transitional substance to substitute chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). HCFCs are also used as feedstock (raw material) in the production for other chemical products. HCFCs were adopted as transitional substitute chemicals to replace CFCs as they were phased out under the Montreal Protocol. Approximately 75% of global HCFC use is in air-conditioning and refrigeration sectors and the main chemical used is HCFC-22.