Because of that, air conditioners had to be redesigned to accept the new refrigerant, which is considered slightly flammable.

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers rolled out their A2L systems, fueling debates about when — and how — the next refrigerant ...

Heat pumps are essential for ditching fossil fuels. The appliances are many times more efficient than even the best gas furnaces, and they run on electricity, so they can draw power from renewables ...

As A2Ls become more popular, students and technicians need to be trained on how to handle these mildly flammable refrigerants ...

The International Fire Code and the National Fire Protection Association define flammable and combustible liquids according to their flash point, with flammable liquids having a flash point of less ...

Refrigerants with low global warming potential are more sustainable for the planet, but often more flammable than traditional HFCs. UL Solutions’ Zhongshan laboratory is addressing safety ...

Refrigerants with low global warming potential are more sustainable for the planet, but often more flammable than traditional HFCs. UL Solutions’ Zhongshan laboratory is addressing safety concerns ...