How much longer can R123 be used? Is it cost-effective to buy now?

R123 (Dichlorotrifluoroethane (HCFC-123)) belongs to the hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), with an ODP of 0.02, and is a Class II controlled substance under the Montreal Protocol, currently in the process of global phase-out. Developed countries halted the production and import of virgin HCFC on 2020-01-01; China, under its National Phase-out Plan, reduces the baseline by 67.5% in 2025 and 97.5% in 2030, retaining only a minimal amount for servicing use after 2040. The EU (EC) 1005/2009, the US Clean Air Act Title VI and Japan's Ozone Layer Protection Act all permit only reclaimed product for the maintenance of existing equipment. Therefore: R123 can no longer be used in new equipment; reclaimed product remains available for servicing existing equipment, but supply tightens year by year and prices rise. It is recommended to select an alternative refrigerant directly for new projects (R32, R454B, R513A or a hydrocarbon refrigerant), and to plan retrofits for existing equipment in advance (noting verify lubricant compatibility and system compatibility).

Does purchasing R123 in China require environmental filing?

Yes. R123 is a controlled HCFC (ODP 0.02) and is subject to quota licensing and filing management in China. The purchaser must be an enterprise filed in the Ozone-Depleting Substances Information Management System (new-ods.ozone.org.cn), and the seller must verify the purchaser's filing and retain sales and purchase records. As the 97.5% reduction schedule by 2030 progresses, servicing quotas will be prioritised for existing equipment, and supply and price pressures will continue to rise.

R123 Refrigerant 50kg

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Brand: Wula
Net Weight: 20 kg
Availability: In Stock

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R123 (dichlorotrifluoroethane, HCFC-123) for Trane refrigeration unitsrefrigerant, not rightR11The refrigerant is replaced in a blood exchange manner.

Relevant information:
R123 Safety Technical Specification (MSDS)

Use of R123: It is used as a refrigerant in large central air conditioning centrifugal chillers (common such as Trane air conditioning units), and can also replace R11 and R113 for high-grade applications.Optical glass cleaner、blowing agentand solvents.
R123 Specifications: 50kg, 100kg, 250kg

R123 physical properties

Molecular weight: 152.93

Critical temperature: 183.7℃

Melting point: -107℃

Critical pressure: 3.673

Boiling point: 27.6℃

Critical density: 0.549g/cm3

Relative density (water =1): 1.458

Evaporation potential at boiling point: 171.0KJ/Kg

Relative vapor density (air =1): 5.3

Solubility in water (25℃)W%: 0.39

Saturated vapor pressure (25℃): 96KPa

PH value: neutral

Specific heat (liquid 25℃): 0.985KJ/Kg.℃

Purity: ≥99.8%

R123 Environmental parameters
Ozone Destruction Potential (ODP): 0.020
Global Warming Coefficient (GWP): 77
Atmospheric lifetime (years): 1.3

Regulatory and compliance status (R123 / Dichlorotrifluoroethane (HCFC-123)) — phase-out in progress

R123 (Dichlorotrifluoroethane (HCFC-123)) belongs to the hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), with an ODP of 0.02, and is a Class II controlled substance under the Montreal Protocol, currently subject to the global phase-out schedule. Developed countries halted production and import in 2020; developing countries (including China) are advancing according to the schedule, with servicing stock tightening year by year. The following are the regional status as of 2026.

Product identity

R123 Dichlorotrifluoroethane (HCFC-123)

Safety class: B1
Type: HCFC

EU

RegulationOzone-Depleting Substances Regulation (EC) 1005/2009
StatusVirgin HCFC no longer placed on the market
ServicingUse of reclaimed product permitted until 2030 (for some equipment types)
For R123No supply of virgin product; servicing must use reclaimed product and must be performed by certified personnel

US

RegulationClean Air Act Title VI + SNAP program
StatusProduction and import of virgin HCFC halted from 2020-01-01
Existing stockReclaimed product can be used for the maintenance of existing equipment
For R123Only reclaimed product available; supply and prices continue to tighten

China

RegulationRegulations on the Administration of Ozone-Depleting Substances (2024 revision) + National Phase-out Plan
Schedule67.5% baseline reduction by 2025, 97.5% by 2030, with only a minimal amount retained for servicing use after 2040
QuotaAnnual quota licensing for production and use, decreasing year by year
For R123Supplied within quota; procurement must be filed; servicing use given priority
Domestic procurement qualificationMust be filed in the “Ozone-Depleting Substances Information Management System”; suppliers must verify the filing

Japan

RegulationOzone Layer Protection Act + Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons
StatusHCFC is essentially abolished, with only reclaimed product in circulation
For R123No supply of virgin product; must be retrofitted or replaced

Other countries and regions (grouped by the Kigali Amendment)

Apart from the four columns of EU / US / China / Japan, the global 170+ Kigali parties all comply under the A5 (developing countries) / non-A5 (developed countries) groupings of the Montreal Protocol, and none impose equipment-level bans. The grouping determines the HFC reduction pace and is unrelated to geography — for example, the Middle East Gulf and India belong to A5 Group 2, while Brazil, Mexico and Chile belong to A5 Group 1 (same group as China). The table below is a quick reference for the groupings of major markets:

Grouping	HFC reduction pace	Major countries / regions (representative)
A5 Group 1 (developing countries, including China)	2024 freeze → 10% reduction by 2029 → 30% by 2035 → 50% by 2040 → 80% by 2045	Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Egypt, Nigeria, etc. (about 140 countries in total)
A5 Group 2 (high-ambient-temperature group, HAT)	2028 freeze → 10% reduction by 2032 → 20% by 2037 → 30% by 2042 → 85% by 2047	India, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Other non-A5 (developed countries, except EU/US/Japan)	85% reduction by 2036 / reduced to 15% by 2050	Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, United Kingdom, Russia* (first two steps delayed: 5% by 2020, 35% by 2025), etc.

For R123: a controlled substance in the phase-out process, with supply tightening year by year and prices rising. For the complete list of Parties and groupings, refer to the UNEP Ozone Secretariat (data version 2026.09).

GWP (100-year, on-site property basis): 77 (IPCC AR4)
ODP: 0.02 (ozone-depleting substance, controlled under the Montreal Protocol)
Safety group (ASHRAE): B1
Chemical family: HCFC

Buyer conclusion: R123 is an HCFC-class controlled substance with ODP 0.02 and GWP 77, currently in the global phase-out process, with supply tightening year by year and prices rising, and it can no longer be used in new equipment. Developed countries halted production and import of virgin product in 2020; China, under its National Phase-out Plan, reduces the baseline by 67.5% in 2025 and 97.5% in 2030. The EU, US and Japan all permit only reclaimed product for the maintenance of existing equipment. Recommendation: select an alternative refrigerant directly for new projects (R32, R454B, R513A or a hydrocarbon refrigerant); if existing equipment still uses R123, a retrofit should be planned in advance (noting verify lubricant compatibility and system compatibility). Domestic procurement must be filed in the “Ozone-Depleting Substances Information Management System”.

Thermophysical properties

Normal boiling point (1 atm): 27.8 °C

Saturation temp. (°C)	-50	-40	-30	-20	-10	10	20	30	40	50	60
Saturation pressure (bar abs)	0.0177	0.0358	0.0675	0.12	0.2025	0.5057	0.7561	1.0958	1.5447	2.1246	2.8589

Data taken from published pressure–temperature tables and interpolated; for selection reference only — do not use for safety-critical design, commissioning or charging calculations. The equipment manufacturer's requirements and primary references prevail. Refrigerant pressure–temperature tool

Regulatory data updated: 2026-09-17 · v2026.09.10

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