It is important for HVACR operators to be cautious and avoid being deceived by the greenwashing of so-called “natural” refrigerants. 

Read more in our latest article in RAC.

“The processes required to manufacture so-called natural refrigerants are not without environmental impacts. Substances such as CO2, ammonia, propane, and isobutane evade public scrutiny over their environmental impacts – both in their production and their use – because of their eco-friendly-sounding name. 

The fact is that these chemicals are not Mother Nature-approved. They present serious threats to the environment that cannot be removed by greenwashing.”