R22, also known as HCFC-22, has been commonly used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems in Australia since the 1990s.
Releases of R22 into the earth’s atmosphere, including those from leaks, contribute to the depletion of the earth’s ozone layer.
As a result, Australia has a legislated phase out of all HCFCs in line with its obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Australia will largely phase out the import of HCFCs from 2016, apart from the equivalent of around 45 tonnes of R22 a year.
The reduction in import quotas has seen a steep rise in the price of HCFC-R22 to around $395.00 per Kg (list price)
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