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EPA Sees Uptick in HFC Reclamation

R-134a and R-410A lead the charge in significant year-over-year gains

Joanna R. Turpin

October 18, 2024

EPA recently reported an increase in the total volume of HFCs reclaimed in 2023 compared to 2022.

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New Technology Can Decompose Refrigerants

A catalyst made from industrial waste can break down R-134a with 99% efficiency

September 30, 2024

A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’

EPA Proposes Phasing Out R-134a

The Agency cites the use of TCE in some R-134a production as an unreasonable risk to human health

October 27, 2023

EPA is proposing the phaseout of R-134a, due to the use of TCE in the manufacture of the refrigerant.

What’s Happening With R-134a?

Here are some alternatives to replace the venerable but high-GWP refrigerant

John Tomczyk

June 5, 2017

R-134a has a global-warming potential (GWP) of 1,430. This means it traps 1,430 times as much heat per kilogram as carbon dioxide does over a 100-year period. Because R-134a has such a high GWP, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed R-134a as an “unacceptable” refrigerant for certain refrigeration and air conditioning applications under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.

R-134a from China Will Face Antidumping Duties

American HFC Coalition calls for stricter enforcement of U.S. laws

May 3, 2017

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has decided that U.S. industry is being materially injured by imports of refrigerant R-134a from China that are being “dumped” in the U.S. The USITC’s affirmative determination paves the way for the U.S Department of Commerce to issue an anti-dumping duty order.

R-134a from China: Commerce Department Posts 232.3 Percent Duty Deposit Rate

However, amended preliminary determination may be amended again

December 5, 2016

The International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce published an amended preliminary determination in the Federal Register on Dec. 1 that posts the duty deposit rate for entries of R-134a from China at 232.3 percent.

Self A/C System Recharge Kit Flies in the Face of Logic

TV Commercial Sparks Memories of (What Should Be) Days Gone By

Ron Rajecki

June 1, 2015

Thinking back on my attempt as a young man to charge my car’s air conditioner, I was stunned to see a commercial on TV the other day for A/C PRO, a do-it-yourself a/c recharge kit for cars and trucks. I went to the website and, sure enough, they’re selling recharging canisters of R-134a for do-it-yourselfers.

Jan. 22, 2015: Mexichem Appeals ITC Ruling on Import of Refrigerant Gases from China

Company Believes Chinese Imports Are Harming US Refrigerant Industry

January 22, 2015

Mexichem announced that its subsidiary, Mexichem Fluor, has appealed the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that the import of Chinese refrigerants does not harm the U.S. refrigerant gas industry.

Nov. 13, 2014: ITC Rules That Imports of R-134a from China Do Not Harm US Industry

November 13, 2014

Mexichem, a global specialty chemicals company that produces refrigerant gases, announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that imports of R-134a refrigerant from China do not harm United States industry. This ruling, however, runs counter to a U.S. Department of Commerce proposed final resolution.

Dec. 13, 2013: ITC Moves Forward on China Refrigerant Import Issue

A ‘Reasonable Indication’ That U.S. Industry Is Materially Injured by the Imports

December 13, 2013

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) on Dec. 13 voted 6-0 to move forward against China regarding possible illegal HFC-134a refrigerant coming into the United States. The ITC said in a news release that there is a “reasonable indication” that U.S. industry is materially injured by the imports.

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