As the global leader in the development of new low global warming
refrigerant options, Honeywell has met the industry's needs through each new
challenge. HFO 1234yf is Honeywell's latest offering to meet the need of the
automotive industry for a cost-effective, commercially viable low global
warming potential (GWP) replacement for R-134a refrigerant.
HFO-1234yf benefits:
lower lifetime greenhouse gas emissions
dramatically shorter atmospheric lifetime
compatibility with current automotive a/c systems
superior cooling efficiency
best ease of adoption
safety for mobile applications
In the early 1900's, CFCs provided the first form of refrigeration. As their
ozone-depleting potential became recognized, the Montreal Protocol was adopted
by many nations to begin the phase out of both CFCs and HCFCs. HFCs were
developed to fill the void and while they were non-ozone depleting, they did
have global warming potential.
Today, Honeywell is working to develop the next-generation refrigerants with
low global warming potential. This will result in significant reduction of the
environmental footprint associated with air conditioning systems. To learn more
about how HFO-1234yf is answering the need in mobile air conditioning
applications, visit www.1234facts.com.
