Chlorodifluoromethane News & Market Updates

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has proposed banning production of multi-split air conditioning and heat pump units using HCFC-22 (R22) starting January 1, 2027. This covers variable refrigerant flow systems, low-temperature air-source multi-split heat pumps, and…

M Marcus Hayes on Aug 18, 2026

R22, chemically CHClF2, is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon with a molecular weight of 86.5 g/mol. Its standard boiling point is -40.82°C, critical temperature 96°C, and critical pressure 5 MPa. Liquid density is 1.177 g/cm³ at 20°C, with vapor density 4.82 times that of air. These…

S Sarah Mitchell on Aug 15, 2026

R32 prices have hit record highs, reaching 47,500 yuan per ton on April 1, 2025, up 33.8% from September 2024 and a staggering 280% from August 2022. This surge stems from China's quota system on HFC refrigerants implemented in 2024, combined with strong seasonal demand from…

H Hannah Berg on Aug 03, 2026

Chempricehub Important Reminder: Ministry of Ecology and Environment Bans Production of HCFC-22 Air Conditioning Products

on Apr 14, 2026

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a ban on the production of multi-split air conditioning (heat pump) units using HCFC-22 (R22) as a...

ChemPriceHub Important Reminder: Environmental Impact Assessment Announcement for Yihua Fluorine Materials Project

on Feb 03, 2026

On January 30, Hubei Yihua Group announced an environmental assessment for a high-end fluoromaterial project in Yichang, involving multiple production units...