Fluorinated gases are emitted globally exclusively from human-related sources, and have a large life span in the atmosphere. These gases are primarily emitted through their use as a substitute for ozone-depleting substances and industrial processes. Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) has a global warming potential that is around 22,800 times stronger than the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) over a 100-year time horizon.
Global warming potential (100 years) of fluorinated gases, by compound*
Characteristic
Global warming potential
HFCs*
14,800
PFCs**
12,200
Nitrogen trifluoride
17,200
Sulfur hexafluoride
22,800
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* Over a time 100-year time horizon.
** Hydrofluorocarbons. Global warming potential is up to 14,800.
*** Perfluorocarbons. Figure ranges between 7,390 to 12,200.
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