The Alternative Fluorocarbons Environmental Acceptability Study (AFEAS) program and the Programme for Alternative Fluorocarbon Toxicity Testing (PAFT) program were set up by 17 of the world's chemical companies to test alternatives to CFCs for their environmental, health, and safety characteristics.
The Alliance (ARAP) is an industry coalition of about 100 manufacturers and businesses which rely on CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs. Its website is an excellent source for information on U.S. and International regulations and scientific papers dealing with fluorocarbons and the issues of stratospheric ozone depletion and global warming.
The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is a voluntary, nonprofit organization comprised of the manufacturers of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating products. It publishes technical standards and certifies performance ratings of industry products.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an international organization that conducts research, writes standards, and provides continuing education.
Arkema, a major producer of fluorocarbon refrigerants, maintains this site providing Material Safety Data Sheets and thermodynamic and engineering data on a wide range of HCFC and HFC refrigerants and blends.
The U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library Code of Federal Regulations (searchable). The CFR contains the text of public regulations issued by the agencies of the Federal government.
E.I. DuPont, a major producer of fluorocarbon refrigerants, maintains this site providing Material Safety Data Sheets and thermodynamic and engineering data on a wide range of CFC, HCFC and HFC refrigerants and blends.
This EPA-administered site contains a wide range of scientific and policy information related to stratospheric ozone, including Title VI of the U.S. Clean Air Act, and fact sheets on EPA regulations to protect the ozone layer.
Honeywell (formerly Allied Signal), a major producer of fluorocarbon refrigerants, maintains this website which provides extensive technical information on their entire line of Genetron refrigerants.
The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society is a not-for-profit international association whose main mission is to provide training and education on the installation, service, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
In 1998, GSA awarded five contracts that provide Federal agencies a new way to pay for commercial goods and services as well as travel and fleet related expenses. Refron accepts and welcomes GSA Smartpay card holders.
The International Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Expo is the HVAC&R industry's annual trade show. The largest showcase of HVAC&R manufacturers and suppliers under one roof. 2009 show will be held in the McCormick Place, Chicago, IL Visit us at booth #5369.
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