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Producing cold while also reducing the impact on the planet

HCFCs (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons), a second generation gas, has definitively been banned in cooling systems in Europe since January 1st, 2015 due to their impact on the ozone layer. In order to replace HCFCs, the Arkema Group provides a wide range of so-called third generation refrigerants: Forane® HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons). 

They are more respectful of the environment, and their ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential – an index measuring the potential for the destruction of the ozone layer) is zero.

In addition, the Group is dedicating significant resources to its R&D in order to develop fourth generation cooling liquids, i.e. HFOs (HydroFluoroOlefins), which are remarkable because of their energy efficiency and very low GWP.

Forane® 1233zd HTS

 

Focus on... HFC refrigerants  and Forane® 427A

Non-toxic and non-flammable, Forane® HFCs have performance levels identical to HCFCs which have been banned in Europe since 2015. They can be used for a wide range of temperatures and do not require any changes to existing installations.

While waiting for the commercialization of HFOs, the HFC-based Forane® range covers the needs of all markets:

  • domestic, commercial and industrial refrigeration
  • domestic and commercial air conditioning, heat pumps
  • automotive air conditioning
  • transport refrigeration

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Virgin and recycled R-22 refrigerant stocks will last for years to come. 

Forane® 22 is still the optimal choice for R-22 designed equipment and is readily available.  Although pricing may fluctuate for R-22, one should consider the high cost of replacements. In the case of a retrofit, consider Forane® 427A – The Easy Retrofit™.  Forane® 427A is the ideal R22 retrofit for air conditioning, heat pumps, and refrigeration applications.

See Forane® 427A product page

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Our product families

From acrylics to thiochemicals, browse below for Arkema’s major product families. What market do these families target? What are the main brand names for each of them? What sales team should I contact? We answer all your questions.

Les familles de produits d'Arkema
Les familles de produits d'Arkema
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Arkema is one of the world's top producers of fluorinated chemicals, under the Forane® and Foranext® brand, including refrigerants

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