Let’s get this straight. “Natural” does not mean “safe.” In fact, so-called “natural” refrigerants like ammonia pose a severe risk to human health if leaked from an HVACR system. 

globalFACT’s latest infographic, Do you know where your ammonia refrigerant has been? illustrates the ammonia refrigerant life cycle, from production to disposal.

Take a look at Step 3 in the process below:

 

Refrigerant-grade ammonia is toxic and flammable — if leaked, it poses significant physical risks to the nearby public

You can view Do you know where your ammonia refrigerant has been? directly on our website.