R22 is a popular refrigerant and has been used in a variety of applications across a wide range of temperatures. The low ozone depletion potential of R22 compared to CFC-11 or CFC-12 and its excellent refrigerant properties have helped facilitate the transition away from CFCs

Applications

• R22 or HCFC-22 has been used as a refrigerant in various refrigeration, industrial cooling, air-conditioning and heating applications across a wide range of temperatures for over five decades.
• BOC can provide advice on R22 drop-in refrigerants or R22 alternatives depending upon your applications.
• R22 is an HCFC refrigerant and is now being phased out under European legislation. For existing installations, R22 remains available for service purposes until 2010.
• R22 is available in a variety of cylinder sizes and drums. Our most popular sizes are shown in the table below.