In a first for the UK, A-Gas has launched a new high specification carbon dioxide (R744) refrigerant.
Known as ‘eCO2’ due to its environmental credentials, the new refrigerant is produced sustainably from waste sugar beet, is UK-sourced, and has excellent thermodynamic properties.
According to A-Gas, eCO2 sets the standard for those looking for a green alternative to HCFC gases like R22, commonly used in these industries.
The cooling industry has known for several years that R22 is being phased out but under recent amendments to the F-Gas Regulations, HCFC refrigerants with a global warming potential (GWP) of 2500 are on a cap and phase down, with future supply being restricted.
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