Which refrigerant is subject to EC Regulation 1005/2009?

The refrigerant subject to EC Regulation 1005/2009 is R22. This regulation focuses on substances that deplete the ozone layer, commonly referred to as ozone-depleting substances (ODS). R22, which is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), has been identified as a substance that contributes to ozone layer depletion.

Under this regulation, the production and use of certain refrigerants, including R22, are heavily restricted or phased out entirely due to their harmful impact on the environment. The aim of EC Regulation 1005/2009 is to protect the ozone layer by reducing and eventually eliminating the use of substances that damage it.

In contrast, the other refrigerants listed, such as R134a, R404A, and R407C, have been developed as alternatives to reduce or eliminate ozone depletion potential. While they may have other environmental impacts, they do not fall under the same restrictions outlined in EC Regulation 1005/2009 that apply specifically to R22.