The Ban of R-22 Refrigerant
As per the US Environmental Protection Agency, R22 refrigerant has become illegal to manufacturer in the United States starting January 1, 2020. R-22 is an HCFC refrigerant that is often used in air-conditioning equipment. To protect the Earth’s protective ozone layer, the United States is phasing out R-22, along with other chemicals. The stratospheric ozone … Continued