January 1, 2020. The deadline for R404A. From this day no new plants with the refrigerant R404A may be erected.
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Refrigerant R404A - What happens to it?
Refrigerant R404A - What happens to it?
January 1, 2020. The deadline for R404A. From this day no new plants with the refrigerant R404A may be erected. This is decided upon with the entry into force of the tightened F-Gas Regulation from the beginning of 2015 and applies to all EU member states.
Why?
The GWP value of R404A is 3922. As of January 1
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