Global (United States, European Union and China) HVAC Refrigerant Market Research Report 2019-2025

A refrigerant is a substance or mixture, usually a fluid, used in a heat pump and refrigeration cycle. In most cycles it undergoes phase transitions from a liquid to a gas and back again. Many working fluids have been used for such purposes. Fluorocarbons, especially chlorofluorocarbons, became commonplace in the 20th century, but they are being phased out because of their ozone depletion effects. Other common refrigerants used in various applications are ammonia, sulfur dioxide, and non-halogenated hydrocarbons such as propane. The growing emphasis on global warming and climate change has resulted in the implementation of stringent regulations for cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient households and workplaces worldwide. This has propelled building owners to renovate old buildings, including replacing or retrofitting existing