A recent study of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) degradation by Colorado State University affirms that TFA from HFO-1234yf refrigerants will have a negligible effect on human and ecosystem health. 

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“These conclusions are consistent with findings of previous studies focused on the U.S., Europe, and China, further debunking the false claim that TFA from HFO-1234yf is harmful to life on earth. 

The study further bolsters our understanding of the negligible human and ecological impact of TFA from HFO-1234yf for the most populated and high economic growth regions in the world.”

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