R-22 refrigerant is one of today's most widely used refrigerants. However, many companies are already working to replace it.

With respect to the substitution of R22, we must clarify: (1) R22 is not a CFC refrigerant, it is an HCFC refrigerant, and its elimination period is 2040 for the countries of article 5 (case of Brazil) according to The Montreal Protocol; Therefore the replacement of R22 is not a priority at this time; However, several countries are accelerating this substitution; (2) for the replacement of R22 there is already a wide range of alternatives according to application, such as: / a / R407C - replacement of R22 in comfort air conditioning, 1.8 to hundreds of kW of cooling capacity, as well Such as heat pumps; / B / R407A - R22 replacement in refrigeration - low and medium evaporation temperature applications (eg cold room);