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SINGAPORE IS RESTRICTING THE USE OF HYDROCARBONS REFRIGERANTS
Taking into consideration additional risks created by Hydrocarbon refrigerants, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has released its “Review on the use of Hydrocarbon in Singapore”
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AMMONIA ACCIDENTS CAUSING SEVERE HEALTH PROBLEMS
Most accidents are due to equipment failures or human errors. These factors reinforce the fact that for each refrigerant use, and particularly those with dangerous properties, accidents must be minimized by high technical standards, good maintenance of installations and adequate training.
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NEW ON FLUOROCARBONS.ORG
- EFCTC Position Paper
Response to:
Evidence for under-reported western European emissions of the potent greenhouse gas HFC-23, Keller et al., GRL (38), L15808, doi:10.1029/2011GL047976 - The Chemical Families Page has been redesigned to allow easier access to information.
- "STEPPING FORWARD WITH THE F-GAS REGULATION REVIEW"
New EFCTC Brochure to download
- EFCTC Position Paper
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NEW ABOUT FIGAROO
Figaroo has been merged within Fluorocarbons.org.
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NEW REPORT : EU GHG EMISSIONS FROM REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SET TO DECREASE FURTHER
According to a new Report from French research institutes ARMINES/ERIE, commissioned by EPEE, Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions from refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump equipment have decreased since 1990 and are set to decrease even further in the coming 20 years.
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AMMONIA LEAKAGE IN A BELGIAN BREWERY. TWO WORKERS VERY SEVERELY INJURED
While dismantling an old refrigeration system in a brewery near Brussels, three workers from an outside firm cut a pipe still containing ammonia under pressure. They were surprised by the sudden release of ammonia from a pipe that was supposed to be empty.
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UK ACRIB CALLS THE EU COMMISSION TO FIRST ENSURE FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE F-GAS REGULATION
UK ACRIB, representing key trade and professional institutes, has prepared a draft response to the EU Commission’s Consultation on the F-Gas Regulation Review, to highlight the most effective policy measures based effectiveness in the UK to date. Before a final answer is delivered to the Commission ACRIB would appreciate comments from the wider industry.