Forane^® news

Arkema Inc. Fluorochemicals Scientist Sarah Kim will be a presenter during an ASHRAE-sponsored webcast “The Future of Refrigerants: Unitary and VRF Systems” on April 17, 2019, 7pm-9pm EDT, with a repeat webcast on April 18, 11am-1pm EDT. The ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) webcast will examine the world’s most prolific air-conditioning system configurations and how those systems will adapt to worldwide regulatory restrictions and corresponding advancements in refrigerant technology.

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

Arkema Inc. is proud to be a part of the Women in HVACR non-profit industry association and its mission to encourage diversity in the HVACR field, including its scholarship fund for women in engineering.

On October 9, 2018, the United States Supreme Court denied requests to hear the challenge to the August 2017 U.S. Appeals Court ruling that stated that the EPA went beyond its authority in requiring HFCs to be replaced under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. That decision struck down SNAP Rule 20, and the Supreme Court’s action makes that ruling final.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces an investment into ACCA’s flammable refrigerant training programs from global refrigerant manufacturer, Arkema Inc. Arkema, an ACCA corporate member, is supporting ACCA’s effort and investing in ACCA’s online qTech^® training program entitled “Technician Training on Flammable Refrigerants.”

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 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.