HFC refers to the chemical composition of the refrigerant. HydroFluoroCarbon indicates that the refrigerant is comprised of Hydrogen, Fluorine, and Carbon. A blend that contains different HFCs is considered an HFC refrigerant.
HCFC refers to the chemical composition of the refrigerant. HydroChloroFluoroCarbon indicates that the refrigerant is comprised of Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon. A blend that contains both an HCFC and HFC is considered an HCFC refrigerant.
Hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) are unsaturated organic compounds composed of hydrogen, fluorine and carbon. HFO refrigerants are categorized as having zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and low global warming potential (GWP) and so offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to CFC, HCFC, and HFC refrigerants.