On May 2, Chemours announced that it would stop selling Freon™ 404A (R-404A) and Freon™ 507 (R-507) in the United States with immediate effect.
Doug Westerhoff, Americas sales director for Chemourther and Specialty Solutions, said: "This decision supports our commitment to creating a better world through the power of our chemistry and advancing decarbonization, recycling and recycling through greener solutions across the industry. and socio-economic value."
Chemours said it will continue to work closely with customers and partners to provide the best alternatives for their applications and markets to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. Opteon™ XP40 (R-449A) is a cost-effective solution for existing R-404A/R-507 applications, delivering superior performance, energy efficiency and environmental benefits. Opteon™ XL40 (R-454A) and XL20 (R-454C) products are an excellent solution for new equipment meeting future EPA technology transition rules.
By discontinuing higher GWP refrigerants from the market, Chemours is taking a clear and decisive step toward real change, underscoring the urgent need for an industry-wide commitment to this global responsibility. Chemours will continue to invest in research and development to drive innovation in next-generation refrigerants and other sustainable solutions.
The introduction of Chemours' plan will bring opportunities to low-GWP value products, and the pace of the European market may also accelerate in the future. In the future, the demand for HFO as a raw material for low-GWP products is expected to continue to increase.
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