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HomeRefrigerant TrainingLiterature & Technical DataRegulationsRefrigerant RecoveryRefrigerant Digests What's New Digest 2020-12a: CARB Approves HFC Refrigerant Phase Out Read Digest » Digest 2020-6: A2L Refrigerants look to be the Future for AC Read Digest » San Diego UTC Ice Rink R448A Retrofit Read Digest » Digest 2019-8: California Presents Low GWP Refrigerant Regulations Read Digest » California roles out proposal to Reduce HFC Emissions Read Digest » California puts their latest HFC regulation up for final public comment Read Digest » On 10-12-16 a global agreement was reached to begin the phase down of HFC's At the 28th annual meeting of the Montreal Protocol; 200 countries, including the U.S. reached a global agreement to amend the Montreal Protocol and phase down HFC consumption, beginning in 2018. Read Digest » The EPA released their latest (SNAP) listing, delisting proposal The EPA has published a proposed SNAP rule change that will impact the refrigerant choices for Cold Storage, Retail Food equipment and Household refrigerators. View Fact Sheet » Read Digest » "Changing State" of Refrigerant Presentation » Forane R427A - The latest R22 AC Retrofit Solution R427A is the closest capacity match to any "No Oil Change" R22 Alternative Read More » California's SLCP Reduction Target to impact HFC Refrigerants HFC refrigerants (F-gases) are considered the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, key to the states SLCP reduction effort. Read More » R448A is now Available. Honeywell Solstice N40(R448A) is the first low GWP replacement for R404A and R507. R448A is an HFO refrigerant blend with equal capacity to R404a and 67% lower GWP. Read More » SNAP Status of R404 Final Rule. On July, 2 2015, the EPA announces Final Rule on the SNAP Status of R404 and other HFC refrigerants. Under this final rule, various HFC refrigerants will be listed as unacceptable in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and blowing agent applications. The date of the status change will vary by product and application. Refer to the fact sheet below. View Fact Sheet » Read Digest » Honeywell N40(R448A) receives SNAP Approval to replace R404A and R507. Read Press Release » View Data Sheet » EPA to determine the HCFC-22 allocation for 2015-2019. Read the Article » Dateline 10-17-14: The EPA has release the R22 allocation rule for 2015-2019. Starting in 2015 the production and import cap for HCFC-R22 will be reduced to 21,000,000 lbs. This represents a 59% reduction from the 2014 cap. The supply will then be reduced 20% per year through 2019. This should be the final rule modification. More detailed information will be available on this page, soon. EPA to determine the HCFC-22 allocation for 2015-2019. Read the Article » HFO Refrigerants look to be the future for HVACR. Read the Article » The EPA is considering the removal of SNAP approval for selected HFC Refrigerants. Read the Article » EPA Warns Against Use of Refrigerant Substitutes That Pose Fire and Explosion Risk Read the Article » Free Forane PT App Download the App for iPhones » Download the App for Android » 2013 EPA Action on R22 Read the Letter » The Montreal Protocol is 25 years old. More Information » 407F Now Copeland Approved Emerson climate technologies has approved Refrigerant R407F (Honeywell Performance LT) for use with discus and scroll compressors! Read the News Release » Read the Letter » Genetron R407F Lowest GWP Alternative to R-22 » HFO Refrigerants Are Here Starting in 2013 the Auto Industry is beginning to move away from HFC R-134a to (Low GWP) HFO R-1234Yf. Honeywell is currently working on HFO blends for stationary AC/R applications. More Information » Case Study "With Broken Condenser Unit, Supermarket Sees Opportunity". By Ted Rieger, Northern California Correspondent Read the Article » New Honeywell iPhone Apps Available Two new iPhone application available in the app store. Overview EPA Has Taken a Dramatic Step to Curtail the Supply of R22 On Friday 1/20/2012, the EPA announced an immediate, 45% reduction in both production and imports of R22. This constitutes an additional (-35,000,000) lb reduction, in the level already legislated by the Clean Air Act. Read the Letter » Information on R22 Alternatives Contact one of our technical specialist to discuss your retrofit options, and how to select the best product for your application. More Information » PHONE: (800) 773-5359 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE PRIVACY POLICY LOCATIONS SITEMAP ©2021 REFRIGERATION SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTOR, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ESTABLISHED 1907 SERVING THE WEST