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EFCTC Observations for Stakeholder meeting on F Gas Review February 2012
The European Commission is currently reviewing the measures under the F-gas regulation (842/2006). One of the options under consideration is an HFC “cap-and-allocation” system. EFCTC has assessed the implications of such potential future legislation.
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EFCTC Position Paper on TFA
The European Fluorocarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC), a sector group of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), wishes to comment on the ENDS Europe newsflash of 26 January suggesting that the breakdown of HFO 1234yf used in mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems, could generate sufficiently high atmospheric/aquatic TFA-levels to cause environmental problems.
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EFCTC Response to: Evidence for under-reported western European emissions of the potent greenhouse gas HFC-23, Keller
EFCTC 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. -
Global Comparative Analysis of HFC and Alternative Technologies
for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Foam, Solvent, Aerosol Propellant, and Fire Protection Applications - 202 ARAP Website
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Global Production and Sales of Fluorocarbons
AFEAS website – Updated yearly
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Stepping forward with the F Gas Regulation Review
New EFCTC Brochure
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EFCTC
EFCTC Position Paper - MOP 22
HFC Producers support action under the Montreal Protocol for a consumption cap and reduction of HFCs
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COM (2011) 581
Report from the Commission on the application, effects and adequacy of the Regulation on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases (Regulation (EC) No 842/2006)
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INDEPENDENT EXPERT CONFIRMS THE SAFETY OF HFO 1234yf IN MAC
Following the publication of alarming news regarding the potential danger of using HFO-1234yf in Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC), an independent expert puts HFO-1234yf risks into perspective.
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EFCTC STATEMENT
The HFO-1234yf Cooperative Research Programs conducted in recent years at international laboratories investigated a range of issues
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HFO-1234ze TRIALS TO REPLACE HFC 134a IN AEROPLANE INSECTICIDE PROPELLER
A company specialized in aeroplane products has recently made trials to produce a new onboard insecticide range using HFO-1234ze (CF3CF-CH2) as a propellant, to replace HFC-134a.
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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.
- EFCTC Position Paper
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