Annexes to COM(2003)492 - Fluorinated greenhouse gases - Main contents
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dossier | COM(2003)492 - Fluorinated greenhouse gases. |
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document | COM(2003)492 ![]() |
date | May 17, 2006 |
Part 1
Fluorinated greenhouse gases referred to in Article 2(1)
Fluorinated greenhouse gas | Chemical Formula | Global warming potential (GWP) |
Sulphur hexafluoride | SF6 | 22 200 |
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs): | ||
HFC-23 | CHF3 | 12 000 |
HFC-32 | CH2F2 | 550 |
HFC-41 | CH3F | 97 |
HFC-43-10mee | C5H2F10 | 1 500 |
HFC-125 | C2HF5 | 3 400 |
HFC-134 | C2H2F4 | 1 100 |
HFC-134a | CH2FCF3 | 1 300 |
HFC-152a | C2H4F2 | 120 |
HFC-143 | C2H3F3 | 330 |
HFC-143a | C2H3F3 | 4 300 |
HFC-227ea | C3HF7 | 3 500 |
HFC-236cb | CH2FCF2CF3 | 1 300 |
HFC-236ea | CHF2CHFCF3 | 1 200 |
HFC-236fa | C3H2F6 | 9 400 |
HFC-245ca | C3H3F5 | 640 |
HFC-245fa | CHF2CH2CF3 | 950 |
HFC-365mfc | CF3CH2CF2CH3 | 890 |
Perfluorocarbons (PFCs): | ||
Perfluoromethane | CF4 | 5 700 |
Perfluoroethane | C2F6 | 11 900 |
Perfluoropropane | C3F8 | 8 600 |
Perfluorobutane | C4F10 | 8 600 |
Perfluoropentane | C5F12 | 8 900 |
Perfluorohexane | C6F14 | 9 000 |
Perfluorocyclobutane | c-C4F8 | 10 000 |
Part 2
Method of calculating the total global warming potential (GWP) for a preparation
The total GWP for a preparation is a weighted average, derived from the sum of the weight fractions of the individual substances multiplied by their GWPs.
Σ (Substance X % x GWP) + (Substance Y % x GWP) + … (Substance N % x GWP)
where % is the contribution by weight with a weight tolerance of +/- 1 %.
For example: applying the formula to a theoretical blend of gases consisting of 23 % HFC-32; 25 % HFC-125 and 52 % HFC-134a;
Σ (23 % x 550) + (25 % x 3 400) + (52 % x 1 300)
→ Total GWP = 1 652,5
ANNEX II
Placing on the market prohibitions in accordance with Article 9
Fluorinated greenhouse gases | Products and equipment | Date of prohibition |
Fluorinated greenhouse gases | Non-refillable containers | 4 July 2007 |
Hydrofluorocarbons and perfluorocarbons | Non-confined direct‐evaporation systems containing refrigerants | 4 July 2007 |
Perfluorocarbons | Fire protection systems and fire extinguishers | 4 July 2007 |
Fluorinated greenhouse gases | Windows for domestic use | 4 July 2007 |
Fluorinated greenhouse gases | Other windows | 4 July 2008 |
Fluorinated greenhouse gases | Footwear | 4 July 2006 |
Fluorinated greenhouse gases | Tyres | 4 July 2007 |
Fluorinated greenhouse gases | One component foams, except when required to meet national safety standards | 4 July 2008 |
Hydrofluorocarbons | Novelty aerosols | 4 July 2009 |