Expect Price of R22 to Fluctuate
January 1, 2010
Ban on production and import of HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b except for continuing servicing needs of existing equipment
January 1, 2015
Ban on sale and use of all HCFCs except for certain uses, including continuing servicing needs of refrigeration equipment
January 1, 2020
Ban on remaining production and import of HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b
After 2020, the servicing of systems with R-22 will rely on recycled or stockpiled quantities.
Phasing Out HCFC Refrigerants To Protect The Ozone Layer (PDF)
For more information on the phase out please click here.