Ozone depleting substances
This guidance is relevant to businesses that use or handle ozone depleting substances (ODS).
What are ozone depleting substances?
Ozone depleting substances are substances that damage the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere.
ODS include:
- refrigerants
- solvents
- foam blowing agents
- fire fighting fluids.
Many ODS are banned or are being phased out.
In this guideline:
- What is ozone depletion?
- Commonly used ozone depleting substances
- What do you need to do?
- What qualifications do you need to use ozone depleting substances?
- Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment
- Importing and exporting ozone depleting substances
- Further information on ozone depleting substances
- Ozone depleting substances legislation
