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R-22 PHASE-OUT PROJECTED TIMELINE



January 1, 2010: 65% Reduction in R22 Production

Chemical manufacturers may produce R-22 freon to service existing equipment only.

HVACR manufacturers may continue to produce condensers and heat pumps using R22 from pre-existing R22 supplies, including R22 recovered and recycled from existing equipment.

January 1, 2015: 90% Reduction in R22 Production

January 1, 2020: R22 No Longer Produced

Only pre-existing supplies of R22, including refrigerant recovered and recycled, used to service existing R22 equipment.