
Refrigerants’ Link to ‘Forever Chemicals’ Known as PFAS to be Addressed at ATMO America
Panelists will discuss EPA’s narrow definition of PFAS, which excludes refrigerants and their TFA atmospheric degradation product.
Panelists will discuss EPA’s narrow definition of PFAS, which excludes refrigerants and their TFA atmospheric degradation product.
Jim McClendon of Walmart Stores will address the shortage of refrigerant-grade CO2 while Cindy Newberg of the EPA will provide an update on the U.S. Aim Act.
Having published their own versions, the European Parliament, Council and Commission will now hammer out a compromise.
The rising levels may be linked to the use of FCs as feedstocks.
Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) is formed from the atmospheric breakdown of refrigerants HFO-1234yf and HFC-134a.
NGOs and natural refrigerant equipment suppliers praise the ambitious position taken on f-gas removal, but the EPEE looks for more ‘balance’ in coming negotiations.
In an ambitious vote, the Parliament adopted most of the f-gas bans proposed by ENVI, including on heat pumps.
Senior advisors Benard and Heggelund point out the dangers of PFAS f-gases and TFA.
The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee recommends a variety of f-gas bans
NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) sues German state Schleswig-Holstein over lack of monitoring and control measures for TFA in Eider river.