Sept. 3, 2004: DuPont Notes Short-Term Supply Shortfall Of R-134a
WILMINGTON, Del. - DuPont Fluorochemicals has notified customers of a supply shortfall of HFC-134a, which DuPont markets as Suva® 134a refrigerant, Dymel® 134a aerosol propellant, and Formacel® Z4 foam expansion agent. The supply shortage is expected to continue through year-end 2004, the company said in a Sept. 2 statement.
DuPont said that "during the past 90 days, in a period of peak demand and at a time of low seasonal inventory, unexpected interruption to DuPont's manufacturing operation has affected its ability to supply. DuPont has taken corrective measures to maximize utilization of existing inventories and current production.