HCFCkylmäaineiden
HCFCkylmäaineet, or hydrochlorofluorocarbons, are a group of chemical compounds used primarily as refrigerants. They were developed as a transitional alternative to chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were found to be highly damaging to the Earth's ozone layer. HCFCs were designed to have a lower ozone depletion potential (ODP) than CFCs, meaning they cause less harm to the stratospheric ozone layer.
However, HCFCs still possess a significant ODP and are also potent greenhouse gases, contributing to climate
Common examples of HCFCs include HCFC-22 (also known as R-22), which was widely used in residential and