Main applications of HCFCs

	Main applications of HCFCs
Compiled by Rolando Delgado and Sergio Montelier

Designation

Formula

Name

Main applications

HCFC-22

CHClF₂

Chlorodiflluoromethane

- Refrigerants (pure or in blends for CFC drop-ins)

- Blowing agent component for polyurethane foams (PUR) and for extruded polystyrene foams (XPS).

HCFC-123

CHCl₂CF₃

2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane

- Refrigerant for large chiller.

- Firefighting agent

HCFC-124

CHClFCF₃

2-chloro-2-fluoro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane

- Refrigerant in special applications.

- Firefighting agent

HCFC-141b

CCl₂FCH₃

1,1-dichloro-1-fluoro- ethane

- Blowing agent component for polyurethane and phenolic foams

- Solvent

HCFC-142a

CClF₂CH₃

1-chloro-1,1-difluoro- ethane

- Blowing agent component for polyurethane foams (PUR) and for extruded polystyrene foams (XPS).

Source: European Fluorocarbons Technical Committee, 2001