This is Indonesia's Largest Consumption of Ozone-Depleting Substances.

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that total consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) amounted to 3,794.2 metric tons in 2020. This consumption increased by 0.74% from the previous year, which was 3,766.2 metric tons.

The highest consumption came from Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) at 3,010 metric tons. This compound is used as a refrigerant, commonly used for air conditioning.

The next highest consumption came from Methyl Bromide. Consumption of Methyl Bromide amounted to 424 metric tons. Methyl bromide is an odorless and colorless gas used to control various pests in agriculture and shipping, including fungi, weeds, insects, nematodes (or roundworms), and rodents.

Then, Dichlorodifluoroethane (HCFC-141b) amounted to 240 metric tons. Dichlorodifluoroethane is a colorless and toxic chemical. This chemical compound can be used as a foaming agent, metal cleaner, and solder remover.

Next, Dichlorotrifluoroethanes (HCFC-123) had a consumption of 110 metric tons. This chemical compound is used in large tonnage centrifugal chiller applications, and is the most efficient refrigerant currently used in the market for HVAC applications.

In fifth place, consumption of Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-142b) amounted to 8.2 metric tons. Quoting NCBI, Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-142b) is a colorless gas with a very faint odor.

Finally, Indonesia has ODS consumption from the chemical compound Dichloropentafluoropropanes (HCFC-225) of 2 metric tons. Consumption of ozone-depleting substances is based on the Country Programme Report of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ozone Secretariat.