7 April 2016
Solstice yf, also known as HFO-1234yf,
is a next-generation hydrofluoro-olefin (HFO) refrigerant
with a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 1 –
lower than carbon dioxide --
that is a near drop-in replacement for R-134a,
a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) with a GWP of 1,300.
DETAILS
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today
that it has entered into a supply agreement
with a Chinese manufacturer to produce
further extending its global supply base for this
low-global-warming-potential mobile air conditioning refrigerant.
Under a multi-year agreement,
Juhua Corp.,
one of China’s top fluorine material enterprises,
will manufacture Solstice yf in China for Honeywell,
and Honeywell will market and sell
the product to customers
in the U.S and Europe.
Production is expected to begin by the end of 2016.
In addition to helping to meet worldwide demand,
production in China can help support
the future adoption of Solstice yf in the region.
The additional production will complement
capacity currently being built by Honeywell in the U.S.
Media Contact
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Performance Materials and Technologies
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Peter.Dalpe@Honeywell.com
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