Forane 22 refrigerant (R-22) is used in a broad range of applications including residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, chillers, room air conditioning, heat pumps, transport refrigeration, and other comfort cooling and refrigeration applications. R-22 is an HCFC and is going through a mandatory phase out, scheduled according to the Montreal Protocol. End-users should consult their local wholesaler or refrigerant manufacturer for more information on the R-22 phase-out. Retrofit refrigerants, such as Forane 427A - The EASY RETROFITTM, may be options for servicing existing R-22 installations.