As part of the project, Arkema will convert one of its Calvert City units to produce R-32. According to Arkema, its production of R-22 (which it markets as Forane®22) will be replaced by Forane® 410A over the next few years.
According to Pierre Chanoine, group president of Arkema's Fluorochemicals Division, "With this investment, Arkema will strengthen its position as a leader in the development of new HFC fluorochemicals, and assist its customers in their transition to the growing HFC blend technology."