What are the HFCs ?
The HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) are a family of hydrocarbons containing one or several fluorine atoms. The main difference with the CFCs is that these molecules contain no chlorine atoms and thus have no ozone-depleting potential. Members of this family of compounds have the appropriate thermodynamic properties to be used as technically and economically effective refrigerants fluids alternative to CFCs and H-CFCs. They are also particularly energy efficient in these applications. They were developed to this end by the fluorochemical producers and brought to the market in unprecedent time. Despite the tight deadlines imposed by the new regulations these products are now amongst the chemicals THE MOST RIGOROUSLY TESTED FOR THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT .
