Cooling is one of the quiet engines of modern life, yet the chemicals that keep our food frozen and our data centers humming ...

Appliances containing as little as 15 pounds of hydrofluorocarbons are subject to leak detection, repair and replacement ...

EPA has again revised standards for refrigerant used in vehicles. R-12 refrigerant (aka “Freon”) was the go-to coolant for more than 50 years. Then it was discovered that chlorine atoms in escaped ...

Regulations are accelerating low-GWP refrigeration adoption. While CO₂, A2Ls, and propane offer viable paths, each has unique ...

ALTMUNSTER, Austria, Feb. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaltra has announced an expansion of its microchannel tube size portfolio, reinforcing its long-term vision of minimizing refrigerant charge while ...

Automotive air conditioning systems have seen some changes over the years, including the switch from using R12 to R134a. Here ...

As industry debates the Technology Transitions rule, EPA’s ER&R rule is already in effect, imposing new leak repair, ...

As useful as refrigerators and air conditioners are, the gases they use as refrigerants can leak into the atmosphere and become major contributors to climate change. Now engineers at Harvard have ...

Refrigerant poisoning is a medical emergency that requires quick treatment. Contact your local emergency number or poison control center for help. Refrigerant poisoning happens when someone is exposed ...

Refrigerant is a chemical that comes in the form of a liquid or gas. While it is usually well-packaged to prevent the risk of harm or death, accidents do happen. If you inhale or ingest refrigerant of ...