# Why isnt R12 AC refrigerant used anymore?

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**Created:** [June 8, 2008, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-isnt-r12-ac-refrigerant-used-anymore/49692 "2008-06-08T01:13:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-isnt-r12-ac-refrigerant-used-anymore/49692/2 "2008-06-08T02:06:01Z")

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because its a CFC that eats the ozone layer. r12 is no longer produced, they just recycle it and you CAN get your system recharged with it, but at a high price.

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