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To promote environmental protection and adherence to international accords, the South African government regulates the use of refrigerants in South Africa. The laws in South Africa are in line with international initiatives to phase out ozone-depleting compounds and lessen refrigerants’ contribution to climate change.
The usage, handling, and disposal of refrigerants in South Africa are governed and overseen by the Department of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries. They put into effect laws derived from international agreements like the Montreal Protocol.
Due to their detrimental effects on the ozone layer, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have been phased out of usage in South Africa and many other nations. R-22 and other commonly used HCFC refrigerants are being phased out in favor of more environmentally friendly substitutes.
In South Africa, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are frequently employed as CFC and HCFC replacements. The HFC refrigerants R-134a, R-404A, and R-410A are often utilized. However, due to their great potential for causing global warming, South Africa is also taking steps to gradually scale down the use of HFCs.
Because they have less of an influence on the environment, natural refrigerants are also encouraged in South Africa.Ammonia, carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbons like propane and isobutane are examples of natural refrigerants that are becoming more and more prevalent.
In comparison to synthetic refrigerants, these refrigerants have a decreased or zero ozone depletion potential and a much lower GWP.
It is crucial for people and businesses to study the rules established by the South African government, as well as any relevant industry standards or guidelines, to ensure compliance with refrigerant legislation in South Africa.
The South Africa refrigerant market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
The ozone layer is harmed by the release of refrigerants into the environment, which also adds to global warming. AGas South Africa launched, a pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of specialty chemicals, is leading the charge to stop this from happening.
The business is doing this by working with Rapid Recovery. supplier Metraclark in Cape Town and Johannesburg, respectively, hosted a media event where A-Gas South Africa unveiled its Rapid Recovery service offering for the local market.
