European groups produce leaflet on Flammable Refrigerants

A new leaflet – Get Ready for Flammable Refrigerants! – has been prepared by EPEE, AREA, Asercom and the EFCTC as part of a broad communications campaign. It follows a similar brochure issued at the beginning of the year highlighting the need for contractors to stop using the high GWP refrigerant R404A.

In order to achieve the European F-gas phase down deadlines, all European contractors will ultimately need to embrace the new lower GWP refrigerants. Many of these new refrigerants exhibit some degree of flammability.

In a very straightforward manner, the free-to-download leaflet describes all the aspects that need to be considered when using these refrigerants, whether they are low flammability (A2L e.g. HFOs) or high flammability (A3 e.g. Hydrocarbons). The document includes explanations of the reasons for their adoption, the need for training and qualifications, and the impact of standards and building codes.

It also warns that the pressure on prices and supply of refrigerants as a consequence of the phase-down may cause an increase in counterfeits. It advises contractors to only buy refrigerants from known reputable sources.

The leaflet is available to download here.

19-11-2018