--- title: China Announces the Ban of the Use of HCFC-141b in Three Targeted Products description: The Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced a ban, from 1 January 2019, on the use of the ozone depleting substance HCFC-141b or Dichlorofluoroethane, as a chemical foaming agent for insulation in refrigerators/freezers, refrigerated containers and electrical storage water heaters. image: https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Fridge%20300%20Oct.jpg --- [![](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/wp-content/themes/compliancerisk/inc/img/general/compliancelogo.svg)](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/) - Products Products - - [C2P](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/c2p-compliance-knowledge-management-platform/) - [Regulations Management](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/conquering-the-regulatory-avalanche/) - [Standards Management](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/standards/) - [Requirements Management](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/heres-the-regulation-whats-next/) - 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