News & events - Forane® 427A

EFCTC develops microsite to combat illegal refrigerants

05/19/2020 - Short news

ARKEMA is engaged in the fight against illegal imports of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbon gases) into the EU. As a member of the European FluoroCarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC), we have just launched a microsite to help raise awareness of the issue and provide actionable solutions. Visit www.stopillegalcooling.eu to learn more! The site provides information to the value chain and other interested parties about how to take action against to stop illegal trade. The intended audience for the microsite is the entire value chain – from manufacturers, traders and distributors to end users and public authorities of the enforcement and regulation side. The microsite is available in 5 languages (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish).

Arkema to celebrate 60 years of Forane^® refrigerants at AHR Expo in Orlando, FL

01/30/2020 - Press release

Arkema will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Forane^® brand at this year’s AHR Expo in Orlando in February. Arkema Inc. has been manufacturing in the U.S. for over 70 years, bringing high quality products to the HVACR market.

Arkema files R-32 antidumping petition

01/24/2020 - Press release

On January 23, 2020, Arkema Inc. filed a petition seeking relief under U.S. antidumping duty laws from unfairly traded imports of R-32 from China. The petition alleges that imports of R-32 from China are sold at less than fair value, causing material injury to the U.S. R-32 industry, and threatening to continue doing so if left unchecked.

Arkema at the 2019 Big 5 show in Dubai

11/07/2019 - Short news

R-22 Availability - Smooth Transition Forecast

08/28/2019 - Short news

Beginning January 1, 2020, the production and import of R22 will end. However, stockpiled and reclaimed/recycled R22 will still be legal to use.

Protect your business - buy refrigerants from safe sources!

07/18/2019 - Short news

With the EU F-Gas Regulation and HFC phase down, the pressure on HFCs, particularly when they have a high GWP, has considerably increased. Refrigerants have become precious goods. They are essential for the safe and reliable operation of your business – just as medicine can be essential for your life. Therefore, you cannot afford to take any risk. Visit the EFCTC site for more information.

New platform to help fight HFC illegal trade activities in EU

04/04/2019 - Short news

EFCTC launches a digital platform to gather and handle reports on HFC illegal trade activities, ensuring full confidentiality.

Arkema develops its range of latest generation fluorogases

07/02/2018 - Press release

Arkema is expanding its range of sustainable high performance solutions to assist its customers in making the transition to fluorogases with a lower GWP (global warming potential).

Arkema proposes a new low GWP fluorinated gas

05/30/2018 - Press release

Arkema is pleased to announce the availability in Europe of Forane^® 449A (XP40) which offers near drop-in compatibility with R-404A/507A designed equipment and lubricants in the refrigeration market.

Arkema Inc. to hold technical presentation at AHR Expo on impact of contamination on low-GWP refrigerants

01/11/2018 - Press release

Arkema Fluorochemicals scientist Sarah Kim will present the “Impact of Contamination on the Stability of Low-GWP Refrigerants” at the AHR Expo in Chicago, IL. on Jan. 22, 2018.

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