We adapt existing models for estimating the second and third virial coefficients of small molecules to the halogenated methanes and ethanes. We compare the results with the abundant new, high-quality PVT data resulting from the search for alternative refrigerants. The present model provides an accurate method for calculating densities, and therefore it should provide reliable thermodynamic properties and fugacity coefficients. We give equations and parameters useful for estimating the properties of pure refrigerants and their mixtures when no PVT data are available.