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CFC prices rise above dropping HFC prices, spread should widen

Journal Article · · Chemical Week
OSTI ID:35654

Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) replacement hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-134a has gained an economic edge over CFC-12 in the U.S. says ICI Americas Chemicals & Plastics president Robin Gadsby. Although conversion costs are keeping many customers from making the switch. Gadsby says demand for HFC-134a should exceed global capacity in the mid-1990s. He adds that ICI can recoup its $430-million investment in HFCs.

OSTI ID:
35654
Journal Information:
Chemical Week, Journal Name: Chemical Week Journal Issue: 23 Vol. 153; ISSN CHWKA9; ISSN 0009-272X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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