The R-454B refrigerant blend, composed of R-32 and R-1234yf, has a GWP of 466 — more than 75% lower than the widely used R-410A.

Zonefirst’s solutions ensure safe and efficient performance for residential and commercial A2L systems, the company said in a press release.

“While the recent news is a formality, it makes the victory over these burdensome regulations official."

Transitioning products to next-generation low-GWP refrigerants is an important part of Trane’s climate commitment, the company said.

LG will leverage Hudson’s expertise in refrigerant recovery and reclamation to make lower-GWP reclaimed refrigerants available to LG’s customers.

As of January 1, 2020, the EPA made it illegal to import or manufacture the common refrigerant Freon, also known as R-22, in the U.S. — a major problem for facilities still using it.